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Aldi targets more British produce with £5bn supplier deals
Aldi has announced more than £5 billion in long-term deals with British suppliers, saying the contracts will give farmers and food producers greater…
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Food price shocks a 'permanent burden' as harvests and input costs bite
Food price shocks are becoming a permanent burden for households as poor harvests, extreme weather, war and volatile energy costs keep pushing up the…
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Fresh produce sector warns UK cannot 'grow its way out' of food security crisis
UK food security could be weakened by government trade policies that risk driving up costs and disrupting fresh produce imports, the Fresh Produce…
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Land managers urge action after UK's first 'megafire'
The UK is not prepared for the rising threat of major wildfires and must put farmers and land managers at the centre of prevention, Scottish Land &…
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Welsh farmers could see manure spreading rules eased
Welsh farmers could be given more flexibility over when they spread manure after the rural affairs minister signalled a move away from fixed closed…
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Fuel thefts surge 120% as farms and rural sites targeted
Farmers and rural businesses are being urged to step up fuel security after new figures showed thefts have risen by 120% across the UK. DeterTech…
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Farmers warned after £22k digger stolen in online scam
Farmers and machinery buyers are being urged to carry out checks before purchasing used equipment after a Volvo mini digger worth around £22,000 was…
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Farmer keepy uppy charity challenge hits 500,000 views
A social media challenge in wellies has racked up almost 500,000 views as Scotland’s farming community gets behind a football-themed push for mental…
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Closing date nears for postgraduate farming bursary
Postgraduate agriculture students have until 30 June to apply for an NFU Mutual bursary covering up to 75% of course fees. The NFU Mutual Charitable…
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Unions warn urgent action needed after final farm assurance report
Farming unions have warned that farm assurance reforms must move faster, saying farmers and growers still face excessive audit pressure and…
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