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Farmers to start project aiming to breed low-methane sheep
A pioneering project to breed an ultra-low emission sheep is about to commence on a Herefordshire farm. Sheep breeders Rob and Jo Hodgkins of Kaiapoi…
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Reports of sheep killed and slaughtered in Shropshire
There have been a number of recent reports of sheep being killed, slaughtered and skinned across Shropshire, police have said. One incident involved…
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Defra unveils grants and funding for new tech and small abattoirs
The government has announced funding and support for farmers to boost food production and protect the environment, as well as aid for small…
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Spring Budget: Clarify tax relief confusion to let farmers drive green goals
The government must maintain green incentives for farming and sort out issues with tax reliefs to harness the sector’s potential to reach the UK’s…
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Retired farmer's mission to support charities as tribute to his late wife
A dairy farmer who has raised over £120,000 for charities as a tribute to his late wife will be selling his unique pedigree breeding herd of British…
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NFU Cymru backs licensing scheme proposal to 'lessen impact' of NVZ rules
NFU Cymru is backing proposals for a licensing scheme to 'lessen the detrimental impact' that Welsh government regulations governing water quality…
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Distinctive T6 tractor assists Essex Police in rural crime reduction
Essex Police's distinctive, on-loan New Holland T6 tractor will attend numerous country shows across the county to help combat the scourge of rural…
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'Clock is ticking' to support farmers, NFU president warns
The NFU's president will warn that 'the clock is ticking' to support British farmers impacted by rising costs, worker shortages, the bird flu crisis…
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New £1.8m fund for Scots farmers to boost nature projects
Scottish farmers and landowners will soon be able to apply for a share of £1.8 million funding to help spearhead their nature projects. The Scottish…
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£300m Single Application funding opens for NI farmers from March
Northern Irish farm businesses are being encouraged to apply to the Single Application as early as possible, as these payments represent the main…
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