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1 week ago

Labour's 'disastrous tax policies' closes more than 6,000 farms

"No government in modern history has done more damage to rural Britain than Labour is right now," Anderson said. "Farms are closing at twice the rate new ones are opening."
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Farmers call for UK animal welfare rules to be upheld in Gulf states deal

Trade deal with Gulf states may compromise UK animal welfare standards for farmers.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Mega-colonies of 'SUPER ANTS' are storming through Europe

"There's always some risk with species like this. If T. magnum were to establish here, it could become a nuisance. They form vast supercolonies..."
Europe news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Strawberries bucking the trend to get bigger and cheaper in 2025 here's why

Strawberry season in the UK has arrived ahead of schedule this year, with growers attributing the early bounty to a combination of warm days, cool nights, and ample sunshine.
UK news
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fund for nature-friendly farming to be slashed in UK spending review

UK nature-friendly farming budget to be cut, affecting sustainability efforts in agriculture.
Only small farms to remain eligible for nature-friendly funding post-Brexit.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Giant strawberries 'you can't fit in mouth' coming to UK supermarkets

The recent warm and dry spring in the UK has led to the production of extraordinarily large strawberries, with some reaching sizes akin to plums or kiwi fruits.
SF food
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Exploited' migrant farm workers in UK paid for picks, not hours

Many seasonal workers in UK agriculture are underpaid due to a wage system based on productivity rather than hours worked.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

More than three quarters of farms to be affected by Tractor Tax, new research shows

New inheritance tax rules will heavily impact farms across England and Scotland, leading to significant protests by farmers.
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