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Crisis talks to bring beef industry ‘back from the brink’
The presidents of all four of the UK’s farming unions have met to call for urgent and collaborative action across the whole supply chain to support…
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Defra puts pig farmers on alert for African swine fever
An increase in reported outbreaks of African swine fever in pigs in Europe has prompted Defra to remind farmers it is a notifiable animal disease. Outbreaks…
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New network of farming demonstration schools launched
Charity LEAF Education has launched the first national network of Demonstration Schools, set up to showcase best practice in food and farming education. The schools will…
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Climate: farmers’ leader calls for effective incentives
British farmers are moving forward in their aspiration for net zero agriculture but are not complacent. They recently joined industry leaders, scientists and policy-makers to explore…
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‘Unacceptable’ rate of workplace injury deaths
The agriculture, forestry and fishing sector saw the highest number of workplace injury deaths in the last financial year, according to new figures published by the…
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Climate: Extinction Rebellion co-founder to address farmers
Broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby and a co-founder of Extinction Rebellion will address South West farmers at a climate change conference in the region this week. The event…
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Clean Air Strategy to hit East Devon farmers
The Government’s Clean Air Strategy could end up costing East Devon farmers thousands of pounds. Proposals have been announced to regulate the industry to reduce ammonia…
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Celebrating the role farmers play in nature
This month the Devon Local Nature Partnership is celebrating the role farmers play in the Nature Recovery Network. It is promoting events that connect consumers with…
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Date confirmed for ploughing match
The traditional Sidmouth Junction and District Ploughing Match will this year take place just off the old A30 at Fairmile. A highlight in the local farming…
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Fears over roll-out of plan for farmers
The National Audit Office is urging the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to ensure a plan for UK farming is in place to…