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Scottish growers 'angry' with ongoing ban on selling seed potatoes to EU
The ongoing post-Brexit ban on selling seed potatoes to the European market continues to 'anger and frustrate' Scottish growers, NFU Scotland has…
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Government confirms consultation into ending cages in farming
The government has announced a consultation into ending the use of cages for laying hens and crates for farrowing sows following a petition by…
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Intensive livestock farming could help reduce pandemic risks, study says
Intensive livestock farming could, contrary to the prevailing wisdom, help reduce the risk of future pandemics, according to a team of scientists…
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'Well known' farmer, 71, dies after on-farm accident
The UK's workplace safety watchdog has launched an inquiry following the death of a 71-year-old farmer in the south west of Scotland. Dairy farmer…
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On-farm reservoirs can 'add up to £1,000 per acre to land value'
Building a reservoir not only allows farmers to take control of water supply and de-risk production, but it could also add up to £1,000 per acre to…
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New case of bird flu confirmed in captive birds in East Sussex
A new case of highly-pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed in captive birds in East Sussex, as the UK’s top scientists join forces to curb the…
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Mental health support must be 'tailored to needs of rural communities'
New research published by the House of Commons has revealed the scale of the mental health crisis currently impacting rural areas. The Environment…
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'Drop in' kits launched to electrify working Land Rover Defenders
A 'drop in' kit to convert working Land Rover Defenders to fully-electric power has been launched with a focus on the agricultural sector. The…
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Golf event raises over £35,000 for farming charity RABI
A Northamptonshire golf event has raised over £35,000 in vital funds for the farming charity the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI)…
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Birds Eye donates area of pea farm to attract pollinators
Frozen food giant Birds Eye has donated a significant area at one of its pea farms in North Yorkshire to attract and boost pollinators. A butterfly…
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