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Defra announces payment uplift for upland farms under ELM schemes
Defra has announced a payment uplift for upland farms under the UK's new Environment Land Management (ELM) schemes following months of industry…
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Vast majority of future funding should be direct support, NFUS says
NFU Scotland has called on the Scottish government to ensure that 80% of future agriculture funding is put aside for direct support for farmers. The…
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Campaigners call for £5m pilot fund to kickstart new food hubs
Campaign groups are calling on Defra to pilot a fund that would help new food hub enterprises work with farmers for fairer returns. The groups, which…
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England's tenanted farming sector to be scrutinised by MPs
The role played by tenant farmers in England - and how it can be consolidated - will be scrutinised by a cross-party group of MPs. The Environment…
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Police appeal as four lambs decapitated in Forest of Dean
Police are searching for the culprit behind the decapitation of four lambs in the Forest of Dean, with farmers being urged to stay vigilant. The…
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Fertiliser affordability starts to improve after two turbulent years, report says
Affordability of fertiliser is starting to improve, and a rapid recovery in consumption is possible in some regions in 2023, according to a new…
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Poultry processor Avara plans to close Welsh production site down
One of the UK's largest poultry processors has announced plans to close its Monmouthshire production factory, putting 400 jobs at risk. Avara Foods…
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Higher payment rates for Welsh farmers seeking to create woodland
Higher payment rates have been announced for Welsh farmers and landowners seeking to create new woodland. Payment rates will be uplifted to pay 100%…
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High-path bird flu confirmed on poultry farm in North Lincs
Highly pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed on a poultry farm in North Lincolnshire, just days after two workers tested positive for the virus…
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High Court rejects legal challenge over use of fast-growing broiler chickens
The High Court has rejected a legal challenge over the use of fast-growing broiler chickens, after animal welfare campaigners raised concerns over…
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