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What's moving in UK farming this week — DEFRA announcements, market shifts, technology rollouts and the trade decisions that hit the gate price. Coverage from outside the press release: policy detail and on-farm consequences side by side, written by Suffolk grower Tim Harfield.
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Industry
“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.
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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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News
Avian Influenza housing measures lifted
The Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer confirmed the decision on 2 April following a risk assessment that showed highly pathogenic avian influenza levels in...
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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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Industry
£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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News
Consumer Council for Water Board Refreshed with Three New Appointments
Three new board members join the Consumer Council for Water, with immediate implications for agricultural water users across England and Wales.
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News
What happens when you report a notifiable disease in your animals
Farmers face immediate movement restrictions and APHA investigations when reporting notifiable diseases — here's what the process actually looks like and.
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News
Northern Ireland Publishes Wildfire Reduction Plan
Farming communities across Northern Ireland are facing a new era of wildfire management after the Stormont government published its first thorough action...
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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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Industry
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.
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