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Lord Mayor's Show: Half a million people watch farmers showcase British food
The role farmers play in producing the nation’s food alongside caring for the environment was showcased to over half a million people at the Lord…
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UK researchers develop new drought resistant strain of vital crop
British researchers have developed a new drought resistant strain of pearl millet to help farmers prepare for weather disruptions. The crop…
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Work starts to create 80ha of new wetland habitat on Kent farm
A Kent farmer has set about creating 80 hectares of new wetland habitat on his farm, delivering conservation benefits across the wider Thames Estuary…
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UK-Australia trade deal 'gave away far too much', Eustice admits
The former Defra Secretary George Eustice has admitted that the UK-Australia free trade deal "gave away far too much for far too little in return"…
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Glenrath owner hailed for contribution to Scottish egg sector
The Scottish Poultry Club has recognised the outstanding contribution of Karen Campbell, who runs Glenrath Farms in the Scottish Borders region. The…
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Two-year-old boy dies after farm incident in Northern Ireland
A two-year-old boy has been killed on a Northern Irish farm following a tragic incident involving a tractor, according to media reports. The boy, who…
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Nine police forces team up to improve prosecution of rural offenders
Nine police forces across the north of England have joined together as part of one of the biggest rural crime crackdowns of its kind. The forces have…
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Consultation launched on mandatory CCTV inside Welsh abattoirs
All slaughterhouses in Wales may soon be required by law to install CCTV as part of the Welsh government's new five-year animal welfare plan. A…
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Multi-robot system could boost crop yields and soil health, study says
Using robotics will be able to identify problematic soil drastically quicker, according to new research by UK scientists. The study looked at a…
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GB Calf Week: Dairy calf producers told to make most of live sale rings
Dairy calf producers are being urged to carefully select marketing routes to ensure the right calves are reaching the right outlet as GB Calf Week…
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