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NFU Cymru criticises NRW's 'eye-watering' fee increases
NFU Cymru has expressed concern at proposals for 'eye-watering increases' to Natural Resource Wales’ (NRW) regulatory fees and charges. The proposals…
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Defra sets out plans to boost high-tech horticulture
Plans to boost domestic fruit and vegetable production by driving the growth of high-tech horticulture has been set out by the Defra Secretary. Ranil…
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Chief Vet urges bird keepers to boost biosecurity amid housing order
The UK's Chief Vet has urged farmers and bird keepers to boost their biosecurity as compulsory housing measures for poultry and captive birds will be…
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North Wales: Sheep butchered and another shot with crossbow
Police are appealing for information after ten sheep were reported stolen from farmland in North Wales, as fears grow they were illegally…
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Sustainable farming programme seeks next round of applicants
Farmers are being urged to apply for a landmark three-year programme designed to help them identify how to make their businesses more sustainable…
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New group to counter threats to rare breeds survival in NI
A new Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) group based in Northern Ireland has been established to strengthen native breeds in the province. The group…
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Farmers in Wales celebrate as Welsh lamb back on US plates
Welsh farmers and food exporters are celebrating the first shipment of PGI Welsh Lamb to arrive in the United States for over two decades. Dunbia…
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Survey highlights challenges impacting NI farmers this winter
Northern Irish farmers face a series of prominent challenges this winter, according to the results of a recent survey carried out by the industry…
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Proposals seek to increase NRW charges for permits and licences
A consultation has launched on plans to increase the charges for some of Natural Resources Wales’ (NRW) permits and licences. The Welsh government…
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Pig prices rebound upward as production costs remain high
Pig prices are heading back up again after last week's dip, but average costs remain high with many businesses continuing to lose money. The EU-spec…
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