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EU-spec SPP increase brings pig prices to nearly £2 per kg
Pig producers saw a much-needed price increase in the week ending 13 August, according to the AHDB's latest market report for the sector. The EU-spec…
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NFU submits petition to parliament regarding HS2 Phase 2b
The NFU has submitted a petition to parliament regarding HS2, with the union asking for assurances to be given to farmers affected by the route. The…
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Harper Adams expands clearing places to 'meet industry challenges'
The number of places available on some courses through clearing is being expanded in order to meet the farming industry's challenges, Harper Adams…
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SEPA reinstates water abstraction licences for Eden but bans Tweed
Scottish authorities have reinstated surface water abstraction licences in the Eden catchment in Fife, but also confirmed that licences for those…
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NFU welcomes rule changes for farmers impacted by dry weather
The NFU has welcomed new government support for farmers impacted by the dry weather as the situation continues to be 'hugely challenging' across all…
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Free range egg conference returns as sector sees surging costs
The UK's free range egg sector conference will return as an in-person event later this month as producers continue to face pressures with…
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Keep children safe on farms this summer, HSE reminds farmers
Children must be kept safely away from any agricultural activities during the summer holidays, the UK's safety watchdog has reminded farmers. Every…
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Most farmers not aware of rodenticide resistance, research shows
Over three quarters of farmers in the UK are not aware if their farm is in an area of known rodenticide resistance, a survey shows. The research, by…
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Rules relaxed to support farmers amid driest weather in decades
Rules are being relaxed to allow farmers to cut or graze areas of land set aside in their agreements, as part of new support to help the sector deal…
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New seed funding to help spearhead ag-tech firm's Sprout robots
Muddy Machines, an agri-tech company that helps automate crop harvesting, has announced a new round of seed funding of £1.5m to help spearhead its…
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