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Scottish farm leaders call for 'urgent clarity' on looming slurry rules
Scottish farm leaders have warned that new slurry storage rules could impact the viability of some farming businesses due to a lack of financial…
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Farm Shop & Deli Show launches 2023 Retailer Awards
Farm Shop & Deli Show, part of the UK Food & Drink Shows and home of the Farm Shop & Deli Awards, has launched its Retailer Awards for 2023. For…
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AHDB seeks two new board members to also act as Sector Chairs
The AHDB is looking to recruit two new board members who will also be Chairs for its Cereals & Oilseeds and Pork Sectors. Sector Chairs will work…
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'Deteriorating' lifeline ferry services impacting remote Scottish farmers
Farmers and crofters on some of Scotland's most remote islands are being impacted by 'deteriorating and unreliable' lifeline ferry services, NFU…
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Importance of soil health to be investigated by MPs
The importance of soil health to growing food, promoting biodiversity and reducing emissions will be investigated by MPs during a parliamentary…
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Scientists to trial new approach to tackle crop weed infestation
UK scientists have announced they are trialling a new approach to tackle weed infestation, herbicide resistance and crop losses. The new study is…
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Over 50 groups call for 'bold and decision action' on ELMS
Over 50 organisations are calling for 'bold and decisive action' from the government to raise the ambition of the Environmental Land Management…
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Bird flu: MPs call for change to 'unfair' compensation rules
MPs have called for 'fundamentally unfair' rules on poultry farmers' compensation for bird flu to be changed, as the UK's largest ever outbreak of…
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Government agrees to bolster protection of farmland in Levelling Up Bill
The government has agreed to include food security and better protection for agricultural land in the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)…
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Defra unveils £12.5m fund for farm projects focusing on automation
The government has announced a £12.5m fund for on-farm projects focusing on automation and robotics to boost productivity and reduce labour demands…
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