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Industry bodies back AHDB calls for retraction of controversial meat study
Industry bodies are giving their backing to AHDB's request for The Lancet to retract its 2019 study which links red meat consumption to cancer, due…
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Rural poverty 'overlooked' by government, researchers warn
The needs of the poorest and most vulnerable people living in the countryside are 'overlooked and underserved' by government policy, according to…
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New capital grant from Natural England aims to reverse species decline
Natural England has launched a new capital grant scheme to help reverse the decline of threatened or endangered species. The Species Recovery…
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NFU secures seasonal worker visa 'reset' for 2023
The government has updated its seasonal worker scheme guidance which includes a provision to allow returnee workers from 2022 to come back sooner in…
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Defra opens application windows for 2023 farm payments
The application window for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and the claim window for existing Countryside Stewardship (CS) revenue and Environmental…
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Farmers urged to be vigilant over scammers pretending to be NFU
Farmers are being urged to be extra vigilant following reports of scam phone calls pretending to be from NFU Head Quarters. The union said it had…
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British Wool launches 2023 training and development programme
British Wool has launched its exclusive competition for one YFC member in England, Wales and Scotland to win a place on the co-operative's training…
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Scientists discover novel gene in hope for bolstered food security
Researchers have revealed for the first time how a key gene in crops allows them to use their energy more efficiently, which could, in turn, help…
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New research aims to track how many women work in meat sector
New research aims to track how many women are working in the global meat sector and the enablers and barriers to grow the talent pipeline. Meat…
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Farmers face 'cliff edge' as Budget ignored energy concerns, NFU warns
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget failed to address the needs of agricultural and horticultural businesses facing surging energy costs, the NFU…
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