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Wales' rural affairs budget to rise by 14% after concerns of fall
Wales' rural affairs budget will seen an increase of 14% after previous concerns were raised that the funding would fall by £9 million. The Farmers’…
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South West farmers told to be vigilant amid surge in ATV thefts
Farmers in the South West have been told to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police following a sharp rise in quad bikes. The…
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British Wool's 'vital' role in supply chain recognised in Defra review
British Wool has welcomed the publication of Defra’s review into its operations, which called the co-operative 'vital' for the UK sheep supply chain…
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Oxford City Council criticised after voting to ban meat at events
Another council has banned meat and dairy from its events, sparking widespread criticism among campaign groups, opposition councillors and farmers…
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UK pig meat production plummets, Defra figures show
There has been a significant decline in UK pig meat production as the long-anticipated shortage in pig numbers becomes more apparent. New figures…
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Funding secured to build major vertical farm in London
An indoor farming company has secured an unknown amount of funding to develop a new 140,000sq ft vertical farm in south London. Harvest London has…
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Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier scheme opens for applications
Farmers can now apply to the Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier scheme for multi-agreements and one-off grants to enhance the environment. CS Mid Tier…
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Scottish rural campaigners voice concern over new wildlife management bill
A new Bill, which Scottish ministers say aims to "protect the environment and tackle the persecution of birds of prey", has prompted concern among…
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Notts farm opens holiday cottages thanks to six-figure package
A Newark arable farming business has launched a new holiday cottage venture thanks to a six-figure funding package. The funding from HSBC UK has…
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Successful trial leads to roll-out of farm property marking scheme
A farm property marking scheme has proved so successful at reducing rural crime in areas of Scotland that it could be rolled out to other regions…
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