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Favourable autumn conditions see rise in winter cropping
This year’s Early Bird Survey of growers' planting intentions indicates a continuation in the rise of winter cropping for harvest 2023. These are…
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Nine new Scottish monitor farms pledge to optimise production
Nine new farms will take part in the monitor farm programme in Scotland to promote sustainable innovation and transformational change in the…
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Defra has 'comprehensively failed' in managing APHA site, MPs warn
Defra has 'comprehensively failed' in its management of the UK’s primary site for managing plant and animal disease threats, according to a…
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Campaign putting spotlight on stress levels in farming gets new boost
A leading health and safety organisation has joined a campaign tackling work-related stress in the agriculture sector, as 94% of young farmers say…
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Wynnstay acquires feed manufacturer Tamar Milling for £1.4m
Agricultural supplies group Wynnstay has announced the acquisition of Tamar Milling, a manufacturer and supplier of blended feed products, for £1.4m…
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NRW sends 30 legal notices to landowners after unconsented river works
A task force set up by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to tackle illegal modifications to rivers has seen more than 30 legal notices served to…
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Productive 300-acre Aberdeenshire farm launches on market
A mixed farm extending to over 300-acres in an area of Aberdeenshire renowned for its agricultural quality has launched onto the market. Barnhill…
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Farmer anger as Sainsbury's confirms Italian egg imports
Free range egg producers have asked Sainsbury’s for an urgent meeting after the retailer confirmed it is stocking imported eggs from Italy. The…
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NFU reminds new Defra Secretary of Rishi Sunak's food pledges
The NFU president has written to the new Defra Secretary outlining the government's pledges to safeguard UK food production. Minette Batters has…
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More firms making global cage-free egg pledges, report says
More food companies are making global cage-free egg commitments, with 65% of eggs in the UK now cage-free, according to the latest EggTrack report…
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