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Former England rugby star joins fellow Norfolk farmers in tax campaign

Former England rugby star joins fellow Norfolk farmers in tax campaign

Norfolk farmers including a former England rugby star spoke with supermarket shoppers to rally public support in their battle against a "vindictive"...

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Spring seminars will discuss 'significant changes' for farming sector

Spring seminars will discuss 'significant changes' for farming sector

A series of industry seminars is being organised to help East Anglia's farmers navigate a "significant period of change in the agricultural sector".

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'Trusted and unflappable' Holkham grain stalwart retires after 44 years

'Trusted and unflappable' Holkham grain stalwart retires after 44 years

A "trusted and unflappable" grain store stalwart who built the Holkham Estate's reputation for handling quality barley and wheat has retired after...

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Inheritance tax row intensifies as farmers prepare for 'Day of Unity'

Inheritance tax row intensifies as farmers prepare for 'Day of Unity'

Political debates over controversial changes to farm inheritance tax have intensified as farmers prepare for a public "Day of Unity" to highlight...

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Emergency pesticide refusal leaves beet crops exposed to virus threat, warn farmers

Emergency pesticide refusal leaves beet crops exposed to virus threat, warn farmers

East Anglia's sugar beet growers fear their crops have been left exposed to a "devastating" virus threat after the government rejected an emergency...

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Rural agency launches international alliance to grasp global farming opportunities

Rural agency launches international alliance to grasp global farming opportunities

A Norfolk-based rural agency has launched a new International Ag Alliance (IAA) with two other global agricultural land investment and farm advisory...

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Norfolk flooding summit seeks united action to tackle growing threats

Norfolk flooding summit seeks united action to tackle growing threats

The growing threat of flooding - and the collaborative actions needed to tackle it - will be discussed by more than 100 key stakeholders at a...

23.01.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

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Bluetongue restrictions eased as livestock disease risk falls

Bluetongue restrictions eased as livestock disease risk falls

The falling risk of bluetongue disease has prompted the chief vet to ease some of the animal movement restrictions which have frustrated livestock...

23.01.2025 20

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Norfolk flooding summit seeks united action to tackle growing threats

Norfolk flooding summit seeks united action to tackle growing threats

The growing threat of flooding - and the collaborative actions needed to tackle it - will be discussed by more than 100 key stakeholders at a...

23.01.2025 20

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Defra food minister will speak to Norfolk farmers at major industry conference

Defra food minister will speak to Norfolk farmers at major industry conference

The government's farming minister will be among the keynote speakers when the Norfolk Farming Conference returns next month.

19.01.2025 20

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Disease risk raised for UK farms after 'worrying' foot and mouth outbreak in Germany

Disease risk raised for UK farms after 'worrying' foot and mouth outbreak in Germany

The government said it will do “whatever it takes” to protect British farmers from foot and mouth disease (FMD) after a "worrying" outbreak was...

18.01.2025 20

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Norfolk's average rainfall dropped in 2024 despite record-breaking downpours

Norfolk's average rainfall dropped in 2024 despite record-breaking downpours

Despite some extreme downpours, Norfolk was drier in 2024 than in the previous year, according to the county's rainfall recorders.

18.01.2025 9

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British Sugar factories sliced a million tonnes of beet in three weeks this Christmas

British Sugar factories sliced a million tonnes of beet in three weeks this Christmas

British Sugar's factories sliced more than a million tonnes of sugar beet in three weeks this Christmas - their most productive festive period...

17.01.2025 10

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Aylsham Show hands out £22,000 to a record number of charities and good causes

Aylsham Show hands out £22,000 to a record number of charities and good causes

A record number of Norfolk charities, community groups and good causes have shared £22,000 made at last summer's Aylsham Show.

16.01.2025 4

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Norfolk peer sparks House of Lords debate on 'stampede' for new solar farms

Norfolk peer sparks House of Lords debate on 'stampede' for new solar farms

A Norfolk peer has sparked a debate in the House of Lords in a bid to prevent solar farms being built on the best agricultural land.

15.01.2025 10

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Farmers offered free business advice and networking at industry events

Farmers offered free business advice and networking at industry events

East Anglian farmers have a chance to learn about the latest industry trends and rural policy changes at a series of free farm business events.

13.01.2025 5

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Tractors trundle to churches to celebrate farming heritage on Plough Sunday

Tractors trundle to churches to celebrate farming heritage on Plough Sunday

Tractors are drawing visitors to churches as part of a revival of medieval Plough Sunday traditions celebrating Norfolk's agriculture and rural...

12.01.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

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Tractors trundle to churches to celebrate farming heritage on Plough Sunday

Tractors trundle to churches to celebrate farming heritage on Plough Sunday

Tractors are drawing visitors to churches as part of a revival of medieval Plough Sunday traditions celebrating Norfolk's agriculture and rural...

12.01.2025 8

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Young farmers gear up for charity tractor run to celebrate 80th anniversary

Young farmers gear up for charity tractor run to celebrate 80th anniversary

Young farmers in west Norfolk are gearing up for their annual tractor run to raise money for good causes in a milestone year for the club.

12.01.2025 6

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Farm machinery firm spanning six generations celebrates 150th anniversary

Farm machinery firm spanning six generations celebrates 150th anniversary

A family-owned East Anglian farm machinery dealer with roots reaching back six generations is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year.

12.01.2025 20

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Minister apologises for farm tax 'shock' as budget backlash continues

Minister apologises for farm tax 'shock' as budget backlash continues

A government minister apologised for the "shock" of "tough decisions" on farm inheritance tax while unveiling new measures aimed at improving the...

10.01.2025 10

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Racecourse offers free entry for farmers to 'show solidarity' in tax campaign

Racecourse offers free entry for farmers to 'show solidarity' in tax campaign

Fakenham Racecourse has invited farmers to bring their tractors and enjoy a free day of horse-racing to support their campaign against...

10.01.2025 10

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Fun ploughing day aims to yield cash for brain injury charity

Around 50 classic and vintage tractor drivers will test their ploughing skills at an annual charity day near Dereham this weekend.

05.01.2025 10

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Massive festive tractor run raises £6,300 for Norfolk Blood Bikes charity

A huge Boxing Day convoy which saw 231 tractors trundling around the Norfolk countryside has raised £6,300 for charity.

04.01.2025 2

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Norfolk farmers hope to retain table-topping position in Big Farmland Bird Count

Norfolk farmers and land managers will hope to continue their table-topping contribution when a national farmland bird census returns in 2025.

31.12.2024 9

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Young farm professionals offered 'transformative' year of industry insights

Young farming professionals have been invited to apply for a "transformative" year of learning, networking and study tours to boost their future...

30.12.2024 9

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Experimental farm leader reflects on 26-year career bringing science into the fields

A key figure behind Norfolk's cutting-edge crop experiments has reflected on his 26-year career supporting the world-leading science of the John...

28.12.2024 4

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Poultry keepers reminded of strict new rules after Norfolk's tenth bird flu case

Poultry keepers have been reminded of the importance of following strict new biosecurity and housing rules after Norfolk recorded its tenth bird...

28.12.2024 6

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Experimental farm leader reflects on 26-year career bringing science into the fields

A key figure behind Norfolk's cutting-edge crop experiments has reflected on his 26-year career supporting the world-leading science of the John...

28.12.2024 20

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Farmers gear up for National Day of Unity to stop 'destructive' family farm tax

Farmers from across the UK will stage a 'National Day of Unity' in January to ramp up pressure on ministers to halt controversial inheritance tax...

28.12.2024 7

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Norfolk farmers urged to position themselves as 'guardians of the biosphere'

Norfolk farmers have been urged to position themselves as "guardians of the biosphere" to maximise new income opportunities from their valuable...

22.12.2024 10

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Chief vet expects more bird flu cases - and poultry flocks could face housing orders

The UK's chief vet expects more Norfolk bird flu cases in the coming weeks - and warned poultry flocks could face mandatory housing orders if...

22.12.2024 10

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Auction veteran bids for Christmas turkey at sale he has attended for 70 years

A 93-year-old bidder snapped up a turkey for his family's Christmas dinner at the Norfolk poultry auction which he first attended in 1953.

21.12.2024 6

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Livestock census shows cattle and sheep numbers falling to record lows

Cattle and sheep numbers across the country have fallen to record lows, according to Defra’s latest UK livestock census.

21.12.2024 10

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Two more bird flu cases confirmed in Breckland - bringing Norfolk's total to eight

Bird flu has been confirmed on two more Breckland poultry farms - meaning Norfolk's outbreak has now grown to eight cases in the last two weeks.

19.12.2024 4

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Christmas tractor extravaganza pulls in £5,500 for air ambulance charity

Tractors festooned with fairy lights formed a colourful Christmas convoy which helped North Walsham Young Farmers raise more than £5,500 for the...

18.12.2024 10

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Bird flu has now hit six Norfolk poultry farms as worrying outbreak grows

Thousands of turkeys will be culled after bird flu was confirmed on two more Norfolk poultry farms, bringing the county's total to six cases as...

18.12.2024 20

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Celebration as showground's 'flagship' £3m farm shop hits funding target

A major £3m farm shop and restaurant being built at the Norfolk Showground has been celebrated with a 'topping out' ceremony after finally...

15.12.2024 3

Norwich Evening News

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Christmas turkeys up for grabs at traditional poultry auctions

Turkeys, geese, chickens and ducks from East Anglian farms will go under the hammer at traditional Christmas poultry auctions next week.

15.12.2024 4

Norwich Evening News

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Celebration as showground's 'flagship' £3m farm shop hits funding target

A major £3m farm shop and restaurant being built at the Norfolk Showground has been celebrated with a 'topping out' ceremony after finally...

15.12.2024 7

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Christmas turkeys up for grabs at traditional poultry auctions

Turkeys, geese, chickens and ducks from East Anglian farms will go under the hammer at traditional Christmas poultry auctions next week.

15.12.2024 5

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New partners at 250-year-old firm say farms must evolve to meet financial challenges

Two new partners at one of Norfolk's oldest rural firms said farms must keep evolving and grasp opportunities to safeguard against...

15.12.2024 7

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Sheriff of Norwich presents prizes at market's Christmas sheep show

The Sheriff of Norwich presented trophies for award-winning sheep as the city's livestock market held its annual Christmas show.

14.12.2024 3

Norwich Evening News

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Brutal impact of 'death tax' on Norfolk farm businesses debated in House of Lords

The impact of a "brutal" inheritance tax regime on Norfolk's family farms - along with the network of small businesses which support them - was...

14.12.2024 5

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Sheriff of Norwich presents prizes at market's Christmas sheep show

The Sheriff of Norwich presented trophies for award-winning sheep as the city's livestock market held its annual Christmas show.

14.12.2024 5

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Bird flu confirmed on third Norfolk farm as worrying outbreak grows

Bird flu has been found on a poultry farm south of Dereham - Norfolk's third case in the last week as a worrying new outbreak grows.

12.12.2024 30

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Funding launched to help schools and community groups access Norfolk's nature

Schools and community groups have been offered funding to help them explore Norfolk’s nature, rivers and countryside.

09.12.2024 6

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Ambitious 'landscape recovery' nature project unites 67 farmers and landowners

An ambitious nature partnership has united 67 farmers and landowners with the common goal of reconnecting vital habitats across north Norfolk's...

09.12.2024 9

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Norfolk farm leader demands U-turn on tax raid which will 'hit 75pc of family farms'

Norfolk's farming leader has added to growing calls for a controversial inheritance tax raid to be scrapped after industry research...

08.12.2024 3

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Agriculture champion steps down from role after 30 years to join family farm

After spending more than 30 years helping Norfolk farmers, a determined industry champion is preparing for a new chapter back on his family's farm.

08.12.2024 4

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