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New rapid test for two damaging barley diseases set to launch
A rapid test to identify two of the most damaging diseases in barley before they’re visible will be launched next month. Microgenetics has developed…
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Tractors sell for over £28,000 at Welsh border farm dispersal sale
Machinery and tractors on a Welsh border dairy farm - farmed by the same family for 46 years - have sold for up to £28,200 at a successful dispersal…
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Avoid paying twice for SFI applications, farmers advised
Farmers joining the new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) are being advised to make sure they do not incur unnecessary costs during the application…
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Defra Secretary: UK and US must boost sustainable farming together
The UK and the US must work closely together to promote sustainable agriculture and food production across the world, the Defra Secretary will say in…
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Farmer hailed for dedication to developing rural young people
A young farmer from Nottinghamshire has been given a national award for her dedication to developing rural young people involved in Young Farmers’…
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Record numbers of annual sheep and goat inventory completed online
Over half of all annual inventories received have been completed online in 2023, according to animal movement service EIDCymru. This year, most sheep…
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GCA announces new confidentiality pledge for suppliers
The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) has announced a new pledge which aims to ensure suppliers are not at risk from potential negative consequences…
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Fundraiser launched to provide life-saving defibrillator at mart
Rural campaigners are spearheading a fundraising drive to provide a life-saving defibrillator for farmers to use in the event of an emergency at…
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Free service helping farms with unresolved banking disputes closes today
Farmers with unresolved historic banking disputes are being encouraged to register their case by the end of today with the Business Banking…
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Seventh Woodland Carbon Guarantee auction dates announced
Farmers will soon be able to apply for funding worth £10m to create woodlands via a scheme which provides new income in the form of long-term…
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