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Classroom project which sees schoolchildren talk to farmers to commence
A classroom project which sees schoolchildren talk to a farmer by video streaming will soon commence following the success of last year. Rural…
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Scientists find new potato varieties resistant to potato cyst nematodes
British scientists have discovered new potato varieties that are resistant to crop-destroying pest potato cyst nematodes (PCN). The findings of a…
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Capitalise on cutting carbon, Mole Valley tells dairy farmers
Dairy farmers can capitalise on cutting carbon on their farms, creating a win for the environment and a farm's bottom line, according to co-op Mole…
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Matchmaking programme 'dream come true' for Welsh young farmer
An introduction to farming through a government matchmaking initiative was the start of ‘a dream come true’ for a young Welsh farmer. Anglesey-born…
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Scotland security marking scheme significantly reduces farm thefts
A property marking scheme is proving successful at reducing thefts from over sixty farms in South Lanarkshire. No new thefts have been reported since…
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UK tractor registrations fell in 2022, new figures show
There was a 4 percent fall in the number of UK tractor registrations throughout 2022, according to newly published figures. The Agricultural…
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New entrant sought after for share farming opportunity
A beef and sheep producer is on the search for a new entrant to participate in a share farming opportunity in Denbighshire. Rhian Pierce, who farms…
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Farmers encouraged to spend 30 minutes recording farmland birds
Farmers and land managers are being encouraged to spend 30 minutes of their time recording the farmland birds they see on their land as part of an…
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Pork takes centre stage in new health-focused marketing campaign
Pork is taking centre stage in a health-focused marketing campaign spearheaded by the AHDB to support long-term demand for pig meat. The meat will be…
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Public switched away from turkey at Christmas, figures say
Consumers switched away from turkey during Christmas 2022 and favoured other meats such as lamb, new figures suggest. The data from retail…
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