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HS2 bosses urged to resolve string of issues facing farmers
The NFU has written to HS2 bosses urging them to resolve issues on access, compensation and building delays ahead of the latest round of petitioning…
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NFU Scotland calls for return of deferred £33m rural support payment
NFU Scotland has written to the Scottish government seeking confirmation that £33 million deferred from the agricultural budget last year will be…
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Mixed results for retailer support for British pork, survey says
The latest AHDB Porkwatch figures has shown very mixed results in terms of support for British pork products across the 10 retailers surveyed. There…
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Man, 19, with 'passion' for farming named as car crash victim
Police have named a 19-year-old agricultural engineer as the victim of a single-vehicle road crash on the A83 in Argyll & Bute last weekend. Alan, an…
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Sheep sector in spotlight as part of King Charles' Coronation
The British sheep sector will be heavily showcased as part of the Coronation celebrations, with the King being a strong advocate for lamb and mutton…
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YANA passes baton to RABI for mental health support in Worcs
Farming charities RABI and YANA have agreed to transition support services in Worcestershire, following the latter's decision to scale back its work…
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New land reform bill could 'fail rural Scotland for generations'
The Scottish government’s land reform plans could "fail rural Scotland for generations" if the private business sector’s economic and environmental…
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Farmer confidence at lowest since start of pandemic, NFU warns
Farmer confidence is at its lowest since the start of the pandemic due to spiralling costs of production, the NFU has warned. The union's latest…
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Bursary launched to support agricultural student with studies
The Meadow Quality bursary to support an agricultural student with their studies has opened for applications, offering £250 annually. The Clive…
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NI farmers need more support with supplying green energy, UFU says
The Northern Irish government must improve its support for farmers wanting to supply renewable energy, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said. The…
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