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Deadline looms for Severn Trent's £30k water grants for farmers
A final call for farmers in the Midlands to apply for grants for on-farm improvements that will help reduce water quality issues has been made…
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Concern as farm businesses miss out on high level energy support
Farming's position as a critical industry has been 'undermined' by the government in its review of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme, NFU Scotland warns…
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ForFarmers and 2 Agriculture merger referred for in-depth investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has referred the anticipated joint venture between ForFarmers and 2 Agriculture for an in-depth…
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Three cases of high path bird flu confirmed across England
Three cases of highly pathogenic bird flu have been confirmed across England this week, as the country's largest ever outbreak continues. Avian…
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Slurry-producing businesses urged to plan ahead as grant deadline looms
With just three weeks to go until applications for the slurry infrastructure grant closes, experts are advising farmers to consider their long-term…
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Five cases of seneca valley virus confirmed in pigs
The five cases of vesicular disease in pigs identified on farms in England last year were seneca valley virus (SVV), Defra has confirmed. Cases of…
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Farmland values in England reach record high
Farmland values in England have reached a record high, with the average price of arable farmland rising by 12% in 2022 to reach £10,600 per acre…
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Police issue public warning after loose dog kills sheep in Cheshire
Police have warned the public to keep dogs on a lead when near livestock following a deadly attack on sheep in Cheshire. Cheshire Police’s Rural…
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Hartpury hails bumper crop of agriculture student enrolments
Hartpury College in Gloucestershire remains a top choice for agriculture education as student numbers rise again, figures show. Hartpury College is…
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Fertiliser prices stay at historic highs as farmers face tough 2023
Farmers could spend as much as £628m extra on nitrogen and phosphate fertilisers made using gas during 2023, according to new analysis. Although gas…
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