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Farm tightens security following spate of ‘inhumane’ butchering of livestock in area

15 Jun 2021by Hannah Binns

Sandwell Park farm has tightened its security following the recent theft of ewes, lambs and a calf from the site and a spate of illegal butchering activity in the area.

18 lambs 'brutally slaughtered' in deliberate dog attack

15 Jun 2021by Hannah Binns

Farming concern as UK-Australia deal agreed in principle

15 Jun 2021by Abi Kay

Moralee leads Royal Highland native judging

14 Jun 2021by Hannah Park

Loanhead Charollais dominate on first day of Royal Highland Showcase

14 Jun 2021by Angela Calvert

Mega solar farm at heart of land use row

14 Jun 2021

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Muller and First Milk announce July price rises

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Vining pea harvest delayed due to cold weather

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Farmers sought in fight against new grass-weed

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Provenance boosts beef and lamb values

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Crop walk with Chris Dickinson: Disease pressure mounts amid showers

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Third generation farming family battle solar panel plans

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The UK's first Agrointelli Robbotti autonomous robotic tractor gets to work in Suffolk

11 Jun 2021by Simon Henley

View from the rostrum: Confidence filtering through sectors

11 Jun 2021

Scottish Special: On-farm maltings adds value to cereal crops

11 Jun 2021by Ewan Pate

UK/US partnership launches first farmer soil carbon credits scheme

11 Jun 2021by Marianne Curtis

RSPCA calls for dogs on leads after lamb rescued from cliff edge

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Scottish Special: Showcase hopes to attract global audience

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Meat processors call for urgent action on labour shortage

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New £15m HQ for Dairy Partners

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Controversial Australian dairy sold for £35 million

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Farming concern as UK-Australia deal agreed in principle

15 Jun 2021by Abi Kay

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15 Jun 2021by Alice Dyer

Moralee leads Royal Highland native judging

14 Jun 2021by Hannah Park

Loanhead Charollais dominate on first day of Royal Highland Showcase

14 Jun 2021by Angela Calvert

Vining pea harvest delayed due to cold weather

14 Jun 2021by Marianne Curtis

Mega solar farm at heart of land use row

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Farmers sought in fight against new grass-weed

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Arable Weed Week to shine a light on the future of sustainable weed management

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