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Eustice admits Government was slow to issue initial Covid-19 guidance in food manufacturing plants

05 Jul 2020by Hannah Binns

Defra Secretary George Eustice has admitted the Government was slow to issue guidance on how to keep workers safe in food manufacturing plants at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Industry launches virtual net zero challenge for young farmers

04 Jul 2020by Mollie Leach

Covid-19 sees 15% spike in labour costs for growers, new report reveals

04 Jul 2020by Mollie Leach

Food supply chain resilient enough to survive no-deal Brexit, says Defra Secretary

03 Jul 2020by Hannah Binns

Farmer killed after becoming trapped under mower

03 Jul 2020by Mollie Leach

Warburtons announces contract change to its flour and wheat supply chain

03 Jul 2020by Hannah Binns

Two-year-old boy dies in farm tragedy

03 Jul 2020by Hannah Binns

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25 Jun 2020by Mollie Leach

Arla confirms July milk price cut by 0.63ppl

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Using broad-leaf weeds to enhance biodiversity in arable crops without robbing yield

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03 Jul 2020by Hannah Binns

Farmers opt to discard and burn fleeces in response to wool price collapse

03 Jul 2020by Hannah Binns

UK growers seek views on ‘outdated’ compulsory levy

03 Jul 2020by Hannah Binns

Ag ‘absolutely crucial’ to Shortage Occupation List

03 Jul 2020by Mollie Leach

How Scotland’s arable farmers are striving for net zero

02 Jul 2020by Alice Dyer

Industry warns simplified planning system must work for rural economy 'in practice'

02 Jul 2020by Hannah Binns

More power and tech for John Deere 7R tractor series

02 Jul 2020by James Rickard

Prince Charles pledges royal support for rare breeds farm parks

02 Jul 2020by Mollie Leach

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Lungworm poised to strike grazing cattle Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

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02 Jul 2020

Developers approach farmers amid pressure to alleviate nation's housing crisis

02 Jul 2020by Olivia Midgley

Barley topics to fore as virtual Arable Scotland gets underway

02 Jul 2020by Marianne Curtis

Covid-19 sees 15% spike in labour costs for growers, new report reveals

04 Jul 2020by Mollie Leach

Food supply chain resilient enough to survive no-deal Brexit, says Defra Secretary

03 Jul 2020by Hannah Binns

Farmer killed after becoming trapped under mower

03 Jul 2020by Mollie Leach

Warburtons announces contract change to its flour and wheat supply chain

03 Jul 2020by Hannah Binns

Using broad-leaf weeds to enhance biodiversity in arable crops without robbing yield

03 Jul 2020by Alice Dyer

Two-year-old boy dies in farm tragedy

03 Jul 2020by Hannah Binns

Farmer defends farming practises after receiving criticism online

03 Jul 2020by Hannah Binns

Farmers opt to discard and burn fleeces in response to wool price collapse

03 Jul 2020by Hannah Binns

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No charges after stolen sheep found slaughtered in city centre flat

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OPEN LETTER: Vanity and Bramble culled because someone couldn't be bothered to pick up their dog poo

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Young farmer took his own life after suffering mental break down

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In your field: Kate Beavan - 'We have decided we should sell our cider, rather than drinking it and giving it away'

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From the editor: Will standards resonate if deep recession hits consumers?

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