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Farm drone spots game on the fields Thousands of deer, hares and pheasants die annually in agricultural fields when large farm machinery are harvesting. It is especially so during summer... Arable land could exceed £20,000 per acre by 2020 Prices for high quality arable land could exceed £20,000 per acre by the year 2020 according to James Brooke, Head of Rural Estate and Farm Agency at ... Self closing flood barriers unveiled in Cumbrian town A well known tourist destination in the Lake District, devastated by flooding in 2009, is set to benefit from new self-closing flood barriers. Cock... Court decision 'favours agricultural property relief' Some farmers seeking to claim Inheritance Tax relief on their working farmhouses should find it easier following a recent court decision in their favo... Farmers support revamp for less favoured areas NFU Scotland's Less Favoured Areas Committee believes the Scottish Government must act with urgency in introducing a revamped Less Favoured Areas Supp... Severn Valley farm estate for sale at £5m An important estate in the fertile Severn Valley near Newtown, comprising 454 acre livestock, dairy and arable enterprises, 66,000 square feet of mode... HMRC loses farmhouse inheritance tax case HMRC has lost a long-running court case where it sought to charge inheritance tax on farmhouses where the farmland and farmhouse are not in common own... UK farm completes one of the largest solar installations Infinite Energy, a Commercial Solar PV specialist has recently completed one of the largest roof mounted agricultural solar PV installations in the UK... Scottish farmers urged to take up winter weather aid Scottish farmers affected by the poor winter weather are being urged to apply to the Scottish Government’s aid scheme, which opened for applications t... Time to think anew about land tenure, says NFU It is time for the industry to let go of polarising arguments and focus on creating a thriving tenanted sector with secure opportunities for young and... Adverse weather affecting farm profits says MP Roger Williams, MP for Brecon and Radnorshire, said he was concerned for the financial viability of a number of farmers following droughts, floods and... Isle of Wight sees largest sale of farmland for 10 years Thorley Farm is the largest block of farmland to come onto the Isle of Wight market for over 10 years. At around 913 acres it provides the opportunit... Landowners should fight 'unfair' HS2, CLA says The Country Land and Business Association is asking rural landowners to use the HS2 Draft Environmental Statement consultation to highlight the devast... Farming delivers environmental positives amid report, says NFU UK nature is in trouble according to a report published today by a coalition of leading conservation and research organisations. Scientists working si... Scottish farmers urged to take up weather aid Struggling Scottish farmers are being urged to take up the Scottish Government’s offer of assistance when the Weather Aid scheme opens for application... Union encouraged by land reform interim report The NFU said it was 'encouraged' by the interim report produced by the Land Reform Review Group (LRRG)for land management and opportunities for local ... New generation on rural development study leave NFU Scotland’s New Generation group is heading to Wales to see if the Welsh New Entrant/Young Farmer model could be adopted as part of Scotland’s futu... Most extreme projections of global warming 'less likely' A new study led by Oxford University concludes that the latest observations of the climate system's response to rising greenhouse gas levels are consi... CLA says more red tape will mean fewer homes to rent The CLA has warned the Government that extra regulations on landlords could lead to a housing shortfall in the private rented sector. Giving eviden... Path bridge inspections are 'vital and should be routine' As the countryside makes ready for summer visitors, Smiths Gore is advising farmers and landowners that they should be mindful of their duty of care o... Redundant farm buildings could become cash cows Further details of planning regulations have been unveiled which aim to benefit struggling farmers by allowing easier conversion of redundant farm bui... Fisher German hunts for 'not spots' The government has just announced that Arqiva has won the £150 million contract to improve mobile coverage in “not spots” across England, Scotland, Wa... West Sussex estate comes to the market after 50 years in the same family An attractive country estate set in 348 acres of West Sussex countryside has just come to the market with selling agents Henry Adams. Tye Oak Farmhou... Financial support available to snow-hit farmers We are still waiting for confirmation on the finer details of the support packages, but here is the latest information as it stands to date: Englan... Insecticide restrictions 'will have a catastrophic impact' The decision on Monday to introduce EU-wide restrictions on neonicotinoid insecticides linked to bee decline is 'likely to have catastrophic impacts f... New funding to target water pollution in South Downs £80,000 is being invested in identifying and tackling water pollution in the South Downs National Park thanks to a partnership between the South Downs... Unlock potential of smallholders to combat hunger, report says The single most important thing governments can do to end global hunger is to support the millions of women farming tiny plots of land in developing c... Mega farm fears threatening UK livestock production Growing urbanisation of the British countryside is threatening national food production, says the National Pig Association. There are concerns tha... A breath of fresh air Diane Symes, Chair of the AHDB Education Group, shares her passion for teaching children about food, farming and health eating. It’s my passion - ... Indirect land use change proposal 'a blow' A proposal to reduce the market size for biofuel production in Europe will damage farmer confidence and reduce the incentive to produce for food, feed... MPs to meet farmers to discuss future On Tuesday April 16th the All Party Parliamentary Group on Agroecology will be hosting an event in Parliament bringing together an array of farmers so... Farm groups call for livestock burial extension The Country Land and Business Association has called for the temporary exemption for burying livestock perished by the recent extreme weather conditio... Dog scheme hopes to reduce livestock attacks A prolonged wet winter and an unseasonably cold start to 2013 has left many farmers facing significant financial problems and now, with the lambing se... Livestock burial relaxation 'a slight help' A relaxation of a strict EU rule will allow farmers in Wales to bury their dead animals after they perished in recent extreme weather conditions. S... Snow-hit farmers urge government for financial support The National Farmers' Union has called on the Scottish Government to consider a financial support package for those affected by recent bad weather con... Prince urges support for countryside communities During a visit to a Land Rover driver-training programme, the Prince of Wales highlighted the urgent need to help Britain's rural economy and called f... Rural careers 'inadequate' for young people, says report The countryside offers inadequate career opportunities for young people, according to a report released today. The findings from NFU Mutual's Count... Ofgem scores own goal over landlords, says CLA The CLA has urged the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to change new guidance which could see landlords having to move into their renta... 'Incredible' trade reported at auction as Shrewsbury land sells An 'incredible' trade was reported by auctioneers Halls as 48 acres of pastureland near Shrewsbury sold for £12,300 an acre at the first property auct... Sheep and cattle perishing in freeze Unseasonable snow and icy conditions are causing thousands of sheep and cattle to perish along with added fears of disruptions in feed and fuel delive... Scottish farmers battling 'worst March weather on record' Farmers in Dumfries and Galloway and parts of Argyll and the Islands are battling through some of the worst March weather on record. Heavy drifting... £5 million to support flood defence schemes Thirteen communities across the country will benefit from a £5 million fund to come up with innovative projects that will better protect homes and bus... Abandoned horses 'causing concern for farmers' More and more horses are being abandoned on farms and common land causing concern for farmers, according to the National Farmers' Union. "The issu... Defra announces third round of rural broadband fund Businesses and homes in England’s remotest spots could benefit from superfast internet as the third round of the £20m Rural Community Broadband Fund o... Wet soils create complex soil pest and disease challenge Potato crops could be in greater danger of PCN attack this season, if soil sampling has failed to identify existing populations and impending risk. ... Farmers urged to have their say in upland support reviews Hill farms in the Lake District, Bowland Forest and Peak District National Park in East Cheshire will mostly be classified as being in a Less Favourab... Bargain Hunt star opens Halls' new auction headquarters Celebrity antiques expert Tim Wonnacott opened Halls' new headquarters and fine art salerooms in Shrewsbury on Friday. Around 400 guests attended t... Government to consult on HS2 compensation The Government is to re-open its consultation on property compensation as part of the planned new high speed rail link, following a ruling at the High... Key CAP vote ends as MEPs back mandatory 'greening' The European Parliament has backed plans to cap direct payments and made 'greening' measures mandatory as Wednesday's voting session ends. "Today w... Figures reveal farm theft increases Farmers are being warned to review their security following a sharp rise in tractor and quad bike thefts, according to figures. 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