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Farm uses 1,000 sheep to show support for Wales ahead of England match
A Welsh farm has used over 1,000 sheep to spell out the message 'SHEEP > LIONS' ahead of the World Cup football match against England and Wales. With…
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Welsh common land rights holders face uncertainty, NFU Cymru warns
The economic position of Welsh farm businesses managing common land is 'threatened' without appropriate policy and support, a new report warns. The…
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Fatal and non-fatal injuries in farming remain stubbornly high
Fatal and non-fatal injuries in the agriculture industry remain stubbornly high, the latest figures by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show…
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Major review of AHDB's Recommended Lists to commence
The first phase of a major review of AHDB's Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) is taking place will soon commence. Input is needed to…
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Arla's December milk price to remain unchanged
Dairy co-operative Arla has announced that its December milk price for conventional and organic milk will remain unchanged. This means the UK…
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Limited arrivals bring boost to AHDB’s Recommended Lists 2023/2024
AHDB’s Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) 2023/24 features new varieties that deliver large yield increases, especially in barley and…
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New entrants needed to pilot Defra business innovation scheme
New entrants in England can now apply to take part in a scheme pilot launched by Defra which seeks to foster farming business innovation. Through the…
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Defra raises seed potato derogation granted to Canada with EU
The government has acted on requests that it seek the same derogations for Scottish seed potatoes that allowed imports to the EU from parts of…
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Abandoning nature 'threatens' UK food security, Natural England to warn
Farmers must put nature into the centre of food production or risk an 'existential threat' to UK food supplies, Natural England chair Tony Juniper…
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New gene discovery sows hope of drought resilient wheat
Reduced height, or semi-dwarf, wheat varieties with improved drought resilience may soon be grown in fields across the globe following a major UK…
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