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New £5m Defra competition aims to scale up agricultural innovation

Small and medium sized farms will soon be able to apply to a share of £5m in grant funding to scale up innovation within the …
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Defra seeks farmers’ views on protecting hedgerows post-Brexit

The government is seeking views from farmers on how to best protect and maintain hedgerows in England following Brexit. Defra’s consultation, open from today to …
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First Milk and Yeo Valley establish new regenerative milk pool

First Milk and Yeo Valley Production have announced a collaboration with an aim to establish a new conventional regenerative milk pool. The new ‘Naturally Better …
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Pig sector leader awarded OBE in King’s Honours List

The former chief executive of the National Pig Association (NPA) has been awarded an OBE in the first King’s Honours list. Dr Zoe Leach, better …
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Week-long initiative to put spotlight on Britain’s 700 pea growers

A week-long celebration of one of Britain’s favourite vegetables and the 700 farmers who produce it will commence in July. The UK’s annual celebration of …
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Farmers reminded of Defra animal welfare grants of up to £25,000

Farmers have just one month left to apply for grants between £1,000 and £25,000 to invest in new technology and equipment to boost animal welfare. …
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Farmers could soon be reimbursed for creating water ‘batteries’

Farmers could soon be reimbursed for creating water storage ponds or water “batteries” as part of an innovative drought-prevention project. With droughts affecting the UK …
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Wynnstay and Humphrey Feeds to combine poultry operations

Wynnstay and Humphrey Feeds & Pullets have announced they will combine their poultry feed and pullets, offering into one focused poultry brand. Following its acquisition …
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Strong demand from arable farms help boost tractor registrations

Agricultural tractor registrations were 10% higher in the first three months of 2023 than 2022, with strong demand particularly from arable enterprises. New figures by …
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First Milk has been honoured with the first ever King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development

The award, previously known as the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, continues to recognise UK businesses who go the extra mile with sustainability. It is given …
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King Charles visits Yorkshire farmers to see impact of his charity

King Charles has visited farmers in North Yorkshire to see the impact his rural charity and others are having on the region. The King visited …
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UK pig prices continue to increase to new all-time record

UK pig prices have continued to increase to a new all-time record, as tight supplies and strong EU prices continue to drive the pig price …
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Angus family farm see benefits five years on from climate project

An Angus family farm has seen the results of a changed approach to some on-farm practices, resulting in improved yields and a drop in input …
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Alpaca grazing could help tackle climate change, researchers say

Scientists are researching whether grazing alpacas alongside other animals could help farmers tackle climate change. The new research project will explore the efficiency and environmental …
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How to keep a four-cylinder Valtra N-series running at its best

Valtra has long been a proponent of the pokey four-pot engine, but the introduction of its N174 in 2015 pushed the concept to new levels. …
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UK arable farmers to grow ‘regenerative barley’ for Carlsberg

Arable farmers across the UK will grow an estimated 7,000 tonnes of ‘regenerative barley’ for the Carlsberg Group this year. The announcement by the multinational …
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‘It’s never too late to learn about farming’, Liverpool-born new entrant says

A Liverpool-born new entrant who has started her career in agriculture has told others that it is ‘never too late to learn about farming’. Nadine …
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The CropTec Show announces move to NAEC Stoneleigh this November

The organisers of CropTec 2023 have announced that the show will keep to its planned dates for 2023, taking place on Wednesday 29 to Thursday …
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Devon’s newest farming event proves a sell-out success

Finding new ways to make the most of the South West’s defining feature, grassland, was one of the key takeaway points for farmers at the …
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Farming: Co-op finds ways to make farming greener

A co-operative that sells food to local families could help form a template to make farming in Wales greener. Tyddyn Teg, near Caernarfon, in Gwynedd, …
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Most farmers to adopt nature friendly practices ‘on 15% of land by 2030’

Defra has announced a five-year delivery plan to improve the the environment, which includes incentivising most farmers to adopt nature-friendly practices on at least 10 …
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