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Ben Goldsmith's anti-sheep views 'damaging and incorrect'
Former Defra Board member Ben Goldsmith has been criticised for his 'incorrect and damaging' viewpoints on British sheep farming after he admitted he…
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Biological controls halve Welsh pig unit's nuisance fly numbers
Infestations of nuisance and biting flies at a Welsh pig unit have halved since beneficial insects were introduced as a method to control the fly…
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Death threats sent to two opponents of Clarkson's farm expansion plans
Death threats have been sent to two people who rejected a proposed development at Jeremy Clarkson's Oxfordshire farm, the local council has said…
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JCB sees biggest ever UK order as farmer buys £87m worth of machines
JCB has seen its biggest ever deal in the UK after a Perthshire farmer placed an order for £87.5 million worth of machines. Leslie Plant Hire based…
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Welsh red meat levy rates to rise in line with inflation from April
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has announced that its levy rate will be increased in line with inflation from 1 April. Announcing the…
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HCC calls for full red meat traceability system amid beef fraud probe
The current investigation into meat from abroad being labelled 'British' highlights the value of investing in a full traceability system, a red meat…
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Farm shops see increase in demand amid rationing in supermarkets
Farm shops and farmers' markets are experiencing increased demand due to the lack of fresh fruit and vegetables in some supermarkets in recent weeks…
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Expert outlines simple steps to reduce energy use on dairy farms
Simple adjustments like correctly setting time clocks on water heaters and lagging pipes can capture big energy cost savings for a dairy farming…
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Views sought on taxation of environmental land management
The government is seeking views on the taxation of ecosystem service markets and the potential expansion of agricultural property relief from…
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Devon farmer fined £3,500 after dog walker trampled by cow
A farmer has been ordered to pay out over £3,500 after a dog walker was thrown 8 feet into the air by a cow which then repeatedly trampled on him…
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