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“Wainwright way” becomes England’s newest National Trail
The 190-mile Coast to Coast Path is now a National Trail after £5.5m government investment, bringing new opportunities and responsibilities for farmers.
From the fields and beyond
Author: Tim Harfield
Tim Harfield is a working British farmer in Suffolk with 21 years in UK commercial agriculture — primarily salad and veg, with arable added to the rotation in the last two years. Full stack from hand-harvest to running the whole operation. He founded BritFarmers as an independent publication alongside his day job, sourcing every guide from DEFRA, AHDB and NFU primary material.
Industry
AHDB Welcomes Two New Board Members as Sector Faces Critical Crossroads
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has confirmed two new independent board members, with their terms beginning this spring.
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Landowners back Cairngorms fire ban amid escalating wildfire risk
A seasonal fire ban has descended across the Cairngorms National Park this week, with landowners describing the move as a “vital step” to combat a growing.
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£1,600 audit funding boost as advice scheme reopens for Scottish farmers
Scottish farmers have a window of opportunity to claim up to £1,600 for biodiversity audits as the Specialist Advice Grants (SAG) scheme reopened on 1.
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Notifiable Diseases in Cattle and Livestock UK: The Full List and How to Report
Farmers face immediate movement restrictions and APHA investigations when reporting notifiable diseases — here's what the process actually looks like.
Industry
Milk Yields Rise but Youngstock Performance Worries Grow
UK dairy herds are producing more milk than ever, but a new industry report is sounding the alarm over how our younger animals are performing once they.
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New RB209 Guide Launched to Boost Nutrient Efficiency
AHDB has launched the latest edition of its Nutrient Management Guide (RB209), aiming to help farmers slash fertiliser bills while maintaining crop.
Industry
Second-Hand Farm Kit Boom: Cheffins Reports 15% Sales Jump
Well-known machinery auctioneers, Cheffins, have just dropped figures that’ll make some farmers both scratch their heads and breathe a sigh of relief.
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Diesel Fraud Rocks Agri-Supply Chain: Farmers Beware
A staggering diesel VAT evasion scheme, code-named ‘Water into Wine’ by authorities, has led to charges against six individuals in Germany, with.
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Trail Hunting Ban: Government Opens Consultation
The Labour government, less than two years into its term, has wasted no time in delivering on a key manifesto commitment: a ban on trail hunting in…
