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Defra land use policies will fail nature and food production, warns expert
The government's new land use policies will fail both nature and food production, a farming and conservation expert has warned. Dr Alastair Leake…
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Rural policy expert awarded OBE in Platinum Jubilee honours list
Professor Janet Dwyer from the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) based at University of Gloucestershire has been awarded an OBE in…
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Government told to roll back payment rules for farmers hosting masts
The government should revisit payments for farmers and landowners who host telecom masts in order to speed up the rollout of 5G, the Institute of…
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Pig sector calls for 'desperately-needed' price increases as costs climb
The pig sector has again called for 'desperately-needed' price increases as production costs for producers rose even further last month. The average…
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Food production must be strategic priority, NFU Cymru to tell Senedd
The continued supply of high-quality, affordable food must be a strategic priority for future agricultural policy designed in Wales, NFU Cymru will…
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UK at risk of food crisis unless farmers get support, NFU VP warns
The UK is at high risk of a food crisis if the government does not act fast and support farmers, according to the NFU’s new vice president David…
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SFI on common land at risk due to lack of clarity, groups warn
Concerns have been raised over Defra's guidance setting out the eligibility for commons and shared grazing looking to operate a Sustainable Farming…
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New e-learning platform for farmers looking to improve marketing
A new UK-wide e-learning platform specifically for farmers and rural businesses focused on marketing to the end consumer is set to launch next week…
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Vegan lunches for Oxfordshire councillors costing taxpayer more
Free lunches for Oxfordshire councillors are costing the taxpayer more after council leaders voted to scrap meat and go plant-based, information…
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Farmer who cycled Land's End to John O Groat's raises thousands
A retired farmer who undertook a UK-wide solo bike ride from Land's End to John O'Groats has raised thousands for a farming charity. Dairy and sheep…
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