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• Unusually early yellow rust triggers crop monitoring warning

  04-04-2025 13:46 via farminguk.com
  
  Unusually early signs of yellow rust on several winter wheat varieties in Recommended Lists (RL) trials have prompted warnings for farmers t...
  
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• NFU urges election candidates to back British farming amid challenges

  30-04-2025 16:53 via farminguk.com
  
  The NFU is calling on candidates in the local elections to show their support for British farming, particularly over changes to inheritance ...
  
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• Sheep sector welcomes report warning against low-welfare imports

  30-04-2025 16:21 via farminguk.com
  
  The sheep sector has welcomed a new report warning against lower-welfare meat imports, as Australian lamb volumes rise and domestic producti...
  
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• UK dairy tackles skills shortage with launch of talent forum

  30-04-2025 13:17 via farminguk.com
  
  UK dairy is addressing its ongoing workforce challenges with the launch of a new group tasked with boosting workforce skills for the £5.7 bi...
  
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• RSABI appoints first suicide prevention lead to support farmers

  30-04-2025 13:17 via farminguk.com
  
  Farming charity RSABI has announced the appointment of its first-ever Suicide Prevention Lead, a new role designed to strengthen its mental ...
  
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• NFU calls for flood defence boost amid farmland risk warning

  30-04-2025 13:17 via farminguk.com
  
  The NFU has renewed calls for urgent government investment in flooding infrastructure following a stark warning from the Climate Change Comm...
  
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• Meat prices continue to climb, new report warns

  30-04-2025 13:17 via farminguk.com
  
  Fresh meat prices have surged once again, with year-on-year inflation hitting 11.53% in April 2025 and a monthly increase of 3.48%.A new...
  
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• Labour launches crackdown on fly-tipping and rogue waste operators

  30-04-2025 13:17 via farminguk.com
  
  A major government crackdown on illegal waste operators has been launched, aimed at tackling rising fly-tipping and cleaning up rural areas ...
  
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• Farmers to protest outside BBC studio over lack of coverage

  30-04-2025 13:17 via farminguk.com
  
  Farmers are planning to stage a demonstration outside the BBC's recording studio in Southampton to demand greater media attention to the cha...
  
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• Experts slam US Health Secretary's proposal to deliberately spread bird flu

  29-04-2025 15:29 via farminguk.com
  A controversial bird flu proposal by the US's Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked widespread criticism from scientific and...
  
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• Lib Dems to force vote aimed at halting 'cruel' cuts to farm payments

  29-04-2025 14:35 via farminguk.com
  
  Peers are preparing to table a 'fatal motion' in the Lords in a bid to overturn the government’s plans to accelerate deep cuts to farmers’ d...
  
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• Search gets underway for Wales Woman Farmer of the Year 2025

  29-04-2025 12:47 via farminguk.com
  
  The search for the 2025 Wales Woman Farmer of the Year has launched, aiming to honour the outstanding contribution of women to Welsh agricul...
  
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• Red Tractor proposes tiered welfare labels for UK pork

  29-04-2025 10:47 via farminguk.com
  
  Red Tractor is now inviting feedback from pig producers on new proposals to introduce a tiered approach to welfare standards and labelling f...
  
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• Farmers urged to act as shotgun ownership could soon be restricted

  29-04-2025 09:57 via farminguk.com
  
  Farmers and rural residents are being encouraged to take action ahead of a forthcoming government consultation that could significantly rest...
  
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• NFU warns MPs compulsory purchase reforms could hit farmer confidence

  29-04-2025 09:21 via farminguk.com
  
  The NFU has told MPs that it cannot support proposed changes to compulsory purchase powers, warning that the reforms risk further eroding fa...
  
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• New £2m strategy aims to transform local food systems in Wales

  29-04-2025 09:21 via farminguk.com
  
  A new strategy has been launched by the Welsh government to strengthen local food systems and improve access to healthy food.The commun...
  
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• Hare coursing soars across England and Wales, investigation reveals

  29-04-2025 09:21 via farminguk.com
  
  Hare coursing is on the rise across England and Wales, with 1,793 incidents reported in 2024, according to new data obtained through a Freed...
  
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• Quarter of veg in Welsh schools could be organic by 2030, report says

  28-04-2025 17:48 via farminguk.com
  Around 25% of all vegetables served in schools across Wales could be organic by 2030 with the right planning and investment in infrastructur...
  
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• Key barriers outlined to higher welfare standards in UK broiler chickens

  28-04-2025 17:48 via farminguk.com
  New research highlights the key barriers to higher welfare standards in UK broiler chicken production, including economic costs, environment...
  
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• Flower strips could help apple growers save thousands on pest control

  28-04-2025 11:52 via farminguk.com
  Planting wildflowers in apple orchards could save growers up to £3,000 per hectare each year on pest control costs, according to new researc...
  
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• 'I am vital to UK agriculture': New safety campaign launched

  28-04-2025 10:53 via farminguk.com
  A new farm safety initiative has launched with the release of eye-catching stickers carrying a simple, yet powerful message for farmers to d...
  
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• Calls for 'swift action' as NI government pledges sheep support scheme

  28-04-2025 10:04 via farminguk.com
  Northern Irish farmers are urging the local government to 'move swiftly' on any sheep support scheme following a new ministerial commitment....
  
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• '£2.3bn economic boost' if Brits eat more UK-grown fruit and veg

  28-04-2025 10:04 via farminguk.com
  Expanding the UK’s horticulture sector to meet recommended healthy eating guidelines could deliver a £2.3 billion boost to the economy, new ...
  
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• Arla closure at Settle confirmed as union vows to fight on over job losses

  27-04-2025 10:18 via farminguk.com
  
  Arla has confirmed it will press ahead with its proposal to close its Settle creamery, despite widespread opposition to the move.As a re...
  
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• 'Naturally local' message continues to resonate for Welsh beef​

  26-04-2025 11:59 via farminguk.com
  
  The PGI Welsh Beef campaign is maintaining strong consumer support, with the 'Naturally Local' message building on past successes to keep br...
  
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• Farmers who are 'strong singers' needed for lager advert

  25-04-2025 16:07 via farminguk.com
  
  A unique casting call is going out to the countryside, as farmers who are 'strong singers' are needed to form a 'choir' for an upcoming lage...
  
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• Food security at risk without land use balance, NFU warns

  25-04-2025 14:15 via farminguk.com
  
  The NFU is urging the government to give food production equal priority to environmental goals in the Land Use Framework (LUF), warning that...
  
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• Two arrested after man hit by car while confronting suspected poachers

  25-04-2025 11:06 via farminguk.com
  
  Two people have been arrested after a man was struck and seriously injured by a vehicle while confronting suspected poachers in a field at n...
  
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• Environment Agency proposes fee hikes for farmers' permits

  25-04-2025 10:38 via farminguk.com
  
  The Environment Agency has launched a public consultation on proposals to increase a range of regulatory charges in response to rising opera...
  
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• Agriculture students urged to apply for grants to support studies

  25-04-2025 10:13 via farminguk.com
  
  Agriculture students in England and Wales are being encouraged to apply for financial support to help cover the cost of their studies.Th...
  
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