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Scottish Land Commission calls for fairer approach to natural capital
The Scottish Land Commission has released formal recommendations to the government on natural capital - one of the biggest topics facing farmers in…
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Survey explores rural crime impact on Devon and Cornwall’s farmers
A new project is working to assess the precise effects of recent rises in rural organised crime on farmers, and their families, in Devon and…
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Sugar beet price of £40 per tonne agreed for 2023-24 contract
There will be a beet price of £40 per tonne for the 2023-24 sugar beet contract year, representing a 48% price increase on last year. The offer…
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NI protocol: Up to half of vet products could be 'lost overnight'
Up to half of veterinary products used in Northern Ireland could be 'lost overnight' if changes are not made to the protocol to ensure medicines…
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Royal Highland organisers hail 'phenomenal' bicentenary event
Organisers of the Royal Highland Show have hailed this year's 'phenomenal' bicentenary event, which welcomed nearly 200,000 people across four days…
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Sexed semen dominates breeding choices, survey shows
Sexed dairy semen extended its dominance as the preferred choice for breeding on dairy farms according to a recent AHDB survey of breeding companies…
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Survey: Farmers making improvements on calf colostrum management
New survey data on calf colostrum management shows that dairy farmers are making steady improvements, but performance monitoring needs more of a…
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'We are the cider-makers': Farmers build on success of eco-friendly business
A small group of entrepreneurial farmers are determined to build on the success of their eco-friendly cider business, set up at the very start of the…
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Fertiliser use could be cut with nature-based farming, major study says
Chemical fertiliser use could be reduced if farmers deployed nature-based farming techniques, according to a major scientific study. Analysis of 30…
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Arla announces July milk price rise amid 'drastic' inflation
Dairy co-operative Arla has announced a further milk price increase from July as farmers continue to see 'drastic' inflation. From 1 July, there will…
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