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£22 million awarded to farmers to boost productivity

More than 3,600 farmers are set to benefit from £22 million in productivity-boosting equipment…

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AHDB launch four new Strategic Centres for field vegetable crops

Field vegetable producers are set to benefit from four new centres that will demonstrate the…

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"Don't be hasty ruling oilseed rape out of rotations"

Don’t be too hasty dropping winter oilseed rape (WOSR) from rotations based on short-term…

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Rural farm theft is at 'seven-year high'

New data from rural insurer NFU Mutual shows that losses to British farmers from theft hit a…

farming dates for your diary

FARMING DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Whether it’s a trade show, conference or country show, we’ve highlighted some of the biggest…

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LEAF Open Farm Sunday shows greater public engagement than ever

People are more engaged, passionate and informed about farming practices and environmental…

Huge Concerns Over Subsidies Move, Says Rural Surveyors

Huge Concerns Over Subsidies Move, Says Rural Surveyors

Farmers must treat the latest changes to farming subsidies cautiously and prepare fully, warns a…

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Growers Get Chance To Win A Place On Innovation Tour

After the successful innovation tour to New Zealand in 2018, global chemical producer BASF is…

Scottish Farmers on Floating Farm

Scottish Farmers First on Floating Farm

Fifteen Scottish Enterprise Rural Leaders and five Rural Youth Project delegates were the first…

Cereals - Europe’s Leading Outdoor Technical Arable Event returns

Europe’s Leading Outdoor Technical Arable Event Returns

This year's edition of Europe’s Leading Outdoor Technical Arable Event returns…

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Farm Diversity magazine launches to support rural business

A new magazine aimed at farmers and landowners with diversification plans is being launched…