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'Disappointing': British Wool announces prices for last year's wool clip
British Wool has confirmed the prices being paid to farmers for last year’s wool clip, with the co-op saying they will be 'disappointing' to its…
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Rural campaigners raise concern over new private rented sector reforms
The government has 'seriously underestimated' the impact of new private rented sector reforms on rural businesses and communities, campaigners have…
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Defra's new Landscape Recovery fund to support food production for first time
Farmers will receive funding of £15m for projects to create new habitats for wildlife, help protected sites and boost sustainable food production…
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On-farm NHS visits aim to get more British food served in hospitals
The first series of a national programme of farm visits for NHS caterers has concluded, portraying the message that buying local food is sustainable…
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Forestry grants must become more farmer-friendly, NFU Scotland says
Forestry grants must become more farmer-friendly and support the establishment of smaller areas of trees that can integrate into farms, NFU Scotland…
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Small abattoir closures heavily impacting farmers, campaigners warn
Small and local abattoir closures are heavily impacting farming and food business across the UK, campaigners have warned. A new survey of more than…
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Council to vote on motion to support local farmers in face of meat bans
Rural campaigners are backing a motion which will see Cornwall Council support local farmers in the face of meat bans elsewhere in the UK. The…
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NFU Energy helps get green gas support scheme applicant over the line
NFU Energy's application to the green gas support scheme (GGSS) on behalf of one of its clients has been the first and only application to be…
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AHDB's planting and variety survey opens for 2023
AHDB's planting and variety survey, which provides the earliest view of the planted area for the upcoming harvest in the UK, has opened for entries…
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Two-thirds of farmers 'not confident' about future of UK food production
Over two-thirds of British farmers are 'not confident' about the future of UK food production, a new survey undertaken by hundreds of farmers has…
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