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Farmers urged to protect themselves as long-term sick rates hit record high
Farmers have been told to protect themselves from unforeseen time off after ONS figures revealed a record number of UK workers are currently off with…
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Farmland values increase for eighth straight quarter
Farmland values in England and Wales have increased for an eighth straight quarter, new data from Carter Jonas shows. Two years of consecutive growth…
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Low cost high output achieves financial resilience for sheep breeders
Sheep breeding businesses who run low cost enterprises can achieve high outputs, leading to gross margins of up to £145/ewe, according to a project…
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Major review paves way for expanding peatland restoration
A major review has led to an update in how emissions from peatlands are estimated and a significant expansion of the Peatland Code, making more…
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First Milk honoured with King's Award for Sustainable Development
First Milk has been honoured with the first ever King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development, recognising its achievements in…
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Defra to hold inquiry into plans to reduce Dartmoor grazing levels
Defra has agreed to hold an independent inquiry into controversial proposals to reduce grazing levels on Dartmoor. It follows lobbying from rural…
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Farmer jailed for 12 months after unconsented River Lugg work
A farmer who was accused of 'obliterating' riverside habitats after he dredged a mile-long stretch of the River Lugg has been handed a prison…
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Cheshire Police shoot and kill escaped bull near school
Cheshire Police have shot and killed a bull that was 'loose and charging at people' near a school near Crewe. The incident happened on Wednesday…
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End of Feed in Tariffs has led to 'slowdown' of on-farm energy
The abolition of Feed in Tariffs and the business rates relief scheme for privately owned hydropower projects has led to a 'slowdown' in on-farm…
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Surprise uplift in latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction
The fortnightly Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction has reported an unexpected uplift, following a run of four periods of decline. Overall the latest…
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