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23 Oct 2024

Charity Cancer Campaign Urges Farming Community to ‘Nip It In The Bud’

Farmers and people living in rural communities are being urged to ‘nip it in the bud’ and get checked for early signs of cancer – as part of a new...

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23 Oct 2024

College in Cornwall trials net zero maize farming

The Rural Business School at Duchy College has launched its innovative Farm Net Zero maize trials at the Stoke Climsland campus to investigate how the College can reduce its environmental...

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23 Oct 2024

FARM FORWARD demo events to explore the power of wireless technologies in agriculture

Hartpury Digital Innovation Farm is excited to announce a series of FARM FORWARD Demonstration Events that will showcase the transformative potential of wireless technologies in agriculture. Funded by the River...

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09 Sep 2024

LRSN Emotional Wellbeing Worker(s) Opportunity

LRSN are looking for energetic, flexible, and outgoing individuals with experience of working with young people to deliver our exciting new project Fit for the Future. No two days are...

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02 Sep 2024

National Rural Conference 2024 Sponsor Spotlight: RABI – The Charity at the Heart of Farming

With less than two weeks until the National Rural Conference 2024 kicks off, the excitement is building! This premier event, held from 16th to 19th September via Zoom, is the...

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27 Aug 2024

Farmers Collaborate at First-Ever ‘Shed Talk’ Event, Supported by NFU

In an exciting new initiative aimed at fostering collaboration within the agricultural sector, over 80 farmers gathered for the inaugural “Shed Talk” event. Supported by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU),...

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19 Aug 2024

Call to Action: UK Farm Assurance Review Seeks Farmer Input for Future of Agriculture

Farmers across the UK are being urged to participate in the ongoing UK Farm Assurance Review. This crucial review, jointly initiated by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and the Agriculture...

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12 Aug 2024

NFU Mutual Rural Crime Report 2024: Alarming Rise in Organised Rural Crime

A recent report published by NFU Mutual provides an in-depth analysis of the latest trends, figures, and strategies to combat rural crime. The full report, which can be accessed HERE...

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23 Jul 2024

NFU Survey Reveals Connectivity Issues Still Holding Back Farmers

A recent NFU survey has revealed that poor mobile and broadband connectivity continues to significantly hinder farmers’ ability to run effective, food producing businesses. More than three quarters (76%) of members report...

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20 May 2024

Farms Consider More Direct Sales To Combat Rising Costs

Farms in parts of England are looking to boost income by selling more products direct to customers having been the sector in the rural economy hardest hit by rising costs,...

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