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New bill seeking to unlock gene-editing tech returns to parliament
New legislation seeking to unlock gene-editing technologies in order to boost UK food security will return to parliament today. The Third Reading of…
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Food valued at £1.8bn wasted on UK farms each year, report says
Almost 3 million tonnes of edible food – valued at £1.8 billion – goes to waste on UK farms each year, a new report estimates. Combatting this food…
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Relentless upward trajectory in farm input costs, latest data shows
There has been a relentless upward trajectory in the cost of farming inputs, the latest figures show, jumping by a massive 34.15% in the space of one…
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NI farmers reminded of farm chemical disposal scheme
Northern Irish farmers are being reminded of a free on-farm chemical disposal scheme collection which opens for registration on 1 November. Trialled…
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Drought permits issued to Yorkshire Water to conserve reservoir water
Drought permits have been issued to Yorkshire Water to conserve water in twelve reservoirs, as the region continues to see a 'serious deficiency' in…
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Defra alters bird flu compensation scheme to aid farmer cash flow
The government will alter the existing bird flu compensation scheme allowing money to be paid to farmers from the outset of planned culling rather…
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Volunteers and police recover two stolen farm ATVs worth £50,000
Two all-terrain vehicles worth £50,000 have been successfully recovered by the police and volunteers after a farm in Northumbria was raided by…
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Third series of Clarkson's Farm in production, Amazon confirms
Production has commenced on a third series of Clarkson’s Farm ahead of the second series launching in early 2023, Amazon has confirmed. Jeremy…
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Tougher laws on grouse shooting in Scotland being considered
Tougher laws around grouse shooting in Scotland are being considered as part of new efforts by the Scottish government to protect wildlife and the…
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Campaign to put spotlight on dairy calf strategy progress
A campaign will put a spotlight on the progress being made by the industry to ensure all dairy-bred calves are reared with care and for a purpose, as…
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