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Farmers warned after agriculture linked to half of pipeline incidents
Farmers and landowners have been warned to check for underground pipelines before carrying out routine land work, after agriculture was linked to…
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Livestock farmers urged to act as extreme heat threatens stock and forage
Livestock farmers are facing mounting welfare and forage pressures as extreme heat continues across parts of England and Wales, with records already…
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NFU warns hill farms need long-term backing to protect uplands
England’s upland farmers are being held back by short-term policy, falling support payments and uncertainty over environmental schemes, the NFU has…
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Natural bacteria may protect crops from rising salinity threat
Naturally occurring soil bacteria could help farmers protect crops from salty soils caused by climate change, irrigation and rising sea levels, new…
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Tractor driver banned after cocaine found in system
A Hertfordshire tractor driver has been banned from the roads for more than two years after being caught with cocaine in his system while driving on…
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Processor cuts could leave 10,000 pigs a week without a market
Independent pig producers are warning of a looming autumn crisis, with as many as 10,000 pigs a week potentially left without a market following…
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Farmer swaps farmyard for saddle in 231-mile charity challenge
A Highlands farmer is swapping the farmyard for the saddle as he prepares to cycle 231 miles across Scotland for two rural charities. Malcolm Smith…
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Tesco renews farming scheme after helping more than 200 young farmers
Tesco is extending its backing for young British farmers, renewing its Future Farmer Programme partnership with Harper Adams University for a further…
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Government's 25-year farming plan faces calls for urgent delivery
The government has promised a 25-year reset for English farming, but industry leaders have warned that ambition alone will not protect farm…
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Farmers warned over hidden legal risks in solar deals
Farmers being approached over solar, battery storage and wind schemes are being urged to check the small print before signing deals that could leave…
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