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Injured farmer's unique British Blue herd to raise charity funds
An award-winning farmer who has raised more than £120,000 for charity as a tribute to his late wife will be selling his unique pedigree breeding herd…
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NI pig producers can now apply for new £1.6m support scheme
NI pig producers who have been financially impacted by the effects of increasing input costs will receive a boost as a new support scheme opens…
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Defra launches initiative which funds on-farm veterinary visits
A new initiative which will see the government fund on-farm veterinary visits has launched for farmers in England to utilise following successful…
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New insect genome database to better target crop protection
A new database of 19 insect genomes encompassing some of the most damaging pests worldwide has been made available in a bid to better target crop…
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Safeguard lives and livelihoods when working with bales, expert says
An agricultural expert is urging farmers to safeguard lives – and livelihoods – when working with hay and straw bales. With barn activity increasing…
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Farmers told to property mark following recent spate of thefts
Police officers investigating the theft of livestock handling equipment are urging farmers to mark their possessions and report any suspicious…
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Video: Somerset start-up launches micro anaerobic digester system
A start-up is working on a new way for farmers to make money from waste, by developing an affordable and small-scale anaerobic digester system which…
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Cold snaps not enough to remove fluke risk, warn experts
The recent cold snaps have not been enough to remove the risk of fluke cattle and sheep, industry experts have warned. Cases of disease due to liver…
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Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier opens for applications
Farmers can now apply to the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier scheme for multi-agreements and one-off grants to enhance the environment. CS Higher…
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'Distracted' dog owners placing sheep 'at risk of fatal injuries'
Distracted dog owners who believe their pets would never attack farm animals are putting sheep at risk of fatal injuries, new research has revealed…
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