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Next Tory leader has 'uphill battle' to win back rural vote
The next leader of the Conservatives has an 'uphill battle' to win back the trust of farmers and rural voters, industry groups have warned. Mr…
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Dutch farmers protest against government plans to cut emissions
Mass protests in the Netherlands organised by farmers angry with new government plans to cut nitrogen emissions have now spread to other European…
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Exports of lamb and beef from UK increasing, trade figures show
Exports of lamb and beef from the UK increasing as the disruptive effects of Covid on international trade eases, trade figures show. Trade figures…
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Davlea Herd gearing up for Holstein UK Premier Herd Open Day
The Davies family of the award winning Davlea herd are gearing up to open their farm gates for the Holstein UK Premier Herd Open Day later this…
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Expected increase to wheat production for harvest 2022
UK crop conditions are improved on last year with an expected increase to wheat production for harvest 2022, according to AHDB's harvest survey. With…
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Farmer ordered to pay out £15k for illegally discharging silage effluent
A Leicestershire farmer has been ordered to pay out over £15,000 for illegally discharging silage effluent into a brook which caused the death of…
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Global wheat production only half of what it could be, say scientists
A first-of-its-kind analysis of the untapped genetic potential of wheat shows global yields are only half of what they could be. The international…
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Severn Trent raises farm environment scheme funding to £30,000
Severn Trent has increased its Environmental Protection Scheme funding offer to £30,000 for farm improvements that address water quality issues. The…
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Case studies in demand to highlight farmers' nature improvements
Farmers and landowners are being urged to showcase the work they are doing to improve land and resources that contribute to Scotland’s transition to…
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Twelve new varieties added to the Recommended Grass and Clover Lists
Two white clovers, one red clover and nine new ryegrass varieties have been added to the 2022/2023 Recommended Grass and Clover Lists (RGCL) for…
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