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£5m fund to promote use of peatlands for sustainable farming
The government has launched a new £5 million fund to promote the use of peatlands for sustainable farming. Defra said it will support the uptake of…
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SFI applications open to agri-environment agreement holders
Agri-environment agreement holders can now apply for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) via the Rural Payments Service instead of through the…
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New UK pork controls 'hugely positive step' in keeping out ASF
New legislation restricting the movement of pork and pork production into Britain is a 'hugely positive step' for the country's pig sector, the AHDB…
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Maize variety selection for 2023 growing season
Nine new varieties have been added to the British Society of Plant Breeder’s 2023 Forage Maize Descriptive Lists (DL) published today. Saxon and…
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Farmers working collaboratively to improve North York Moors
A project has been launched to help farmers see environmental and financial benefits of working collaboratively to improve the North York Moors…
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British sheep farmers encouraged to get behind Love Lamb Week
British sheep farmers are being encouraged to get behind this week's Love Lamb Week sharing stories of sustainability, high animal welfare and…
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Welsh ministers warned of impact of new NVZ proposals
Welsh ministers are being warned of the impact that new Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) measures will bring to the agricultural industry. The rules…
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NFU searches for young farmer ambassadors to promote industry
The NFU is looking for young people with a food and farming passion to help represent the industry's next generation. Applications are now open for…
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First Milk announces October milk price increase
First Milk has today announced that its milk price will increase by 0.75p per litre from 1 October. This will take its milk price on a manufacturing…
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Strict new controls on pork introduced to curb ASF
The government has introduced strict new controls on pork and pork products to protect the British pig sector against the rising threat of African…
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