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Onion supplies hit as drought-hit growers suffer 'most challenging season ever'

Onion supplies hit as drought-hit growers suffer 'most challenging season ever'

British onions could be in short supply after severe drought hit the main growing region of East Anglia during the sector's "most challenging season...

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Songs of Praise broadcasts stories of faith and farming from Royal Norfolk Show

Songs of Praise broadcasts stories of faith and farming from Royal Norfolk Show

Stories of faith and farming from this summer's Royal Norfolk Show have reached a national TV audience on the latest episode of Songs of Praise.

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Norwich Evening News

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Songs of Praise broadcasts stories of faith and farming from Royal Norfolk Show

Songs of Praise broadcasts stories of faith and farming from Royal Norfolk Show

Stories of faith and farming from this summer's Royal Norfolk Show have reached a national TV audience on the latest episode of Songs of Praise.

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Government's £65m drought relief package is a 'temporary fix', say farming leaders

Government's £65m drought relief package is a 'temporary fix', say farming leaders

A £65m government support package for drought-hit farmers has been described as a "temporary fix" as record dry conditions hit crop yields, animal...

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Aylsham Show set to bring thousands of Bank Holiday visitors to Blickling Park

Aylsham Show set to bring thousands of Bank Holiday visitors to Blickling Park

The Aylsham Show promises a "thrilling" array of family entertainment and countryside pursuits when it returns to Blickling Park later this month.

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New online network will match farmers in need with potential business partners

New online network will match farmers in need with potential business partners

A new online network is being trialled in Norfolk to help farmers share resources, build new partnerships and "sweat their assets harder".

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Kayakers urged to join 500-mile challenge supporting farmers' mental health helpline

Kayakers urged to join 500-mile challenge supporting farmers' mental health helpline

The paddling public has been urged to join a 500-mile kayak challenge supporting a mental health helpline for struggling farmers.

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Farmers urged to vaccinate animals against 'devastating' bluetongue threat

Farmers urged to vaccinate animals against 'devastating' bluetongue threat

A Norfolk livestock farmer is urging others to get their animals vaccinated against a growing bluetongue threat after previously suffering the...

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Celebrated Norfolk gunmaker with a 'deep connection to the countryside' dies aged 83

Celebrated Norfolk gunmaker with a 'deep connection to the countryside' dies aged 83

A celebrated Norfolk gunmaker who devoted a lifetime of service to his trade and enjoyed a "deep and lasting connection with the countryside" has died...

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Celebrated Norfolk gunmaker with a 'deep connection to the countryside' dies aged 83

Celebrated Norfolk gunmaker with a 'deep connection to the countryside' dies aged 83

A celebrated Norfolk gunmaker who devoted a lifetime of service to his trade and enjoyed a "deep and lasting connection with the countryside" has died...

13.08.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Gene scientists win landmark approval for blight-resistant potato

Gene scientists win landmark approval for blight-resistant potato

A ground-breaking disease-resistant potato engineered by Norfolk gene scientists has taken an important step closer to being grown by farmers.

12.08.2026 10

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Gene scientists win landmark approval for blight-resistant potato

Gene scientists win landmark approval for blight-resistant potato

A ground-breaking disease-resistant potato engineered by Norfolk gene scientists has taken an important step closer to being grown by farmers.

12.08.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Deepening drought tightens its grip on farms' vital supplies of water and animal feed

Deepening drought tightens its grip on farms' vital supplies of water and animal feed

Farmers' vital supplies of irrigation water and animal feed are under increasing pressure as the deepening drought tightens its grip on East Anglia's...

11.08.2026 10

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Crippling drought and heatwaves leave farmers facing 'worst harvest for 40 years'

Crippling drought and heatwaves leave farmers facing 'worst harvest for 40 years'

Searing heatwaves and a crippling drought have left many East Anglian farmers grappling with significant financial losses after the worst harvest for...

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Rare double honour for dedicated Norfolk wildlife heroes

In a rare double honour, two dedicated Norfolk naturalists have been jointly recognised for their outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation.

07.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Rare double honour for dedicated Norfolk wildlife heroes

In a rare double honour, two dedicated Norfolk naturalists have been jointly recognised for their outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation.

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Norwich Evening News

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Historic estate's owner outlines vision for the future at commercial open day

More than 50 business owners and food industry operators attended a commercial open day on the Raynham Estate hosted by Marquess Townshend.

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Drought-hit farmers demand planning shake-up so they can build vital reservoirs

As a crippling drought hits East Anglia's harvest, farming leaders warned the planning system is stopping desperately-needed reservoirs being built to...

07.08.2026 10

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Norwich scientists win £1.6m for 'world-class' crop research glasshouse project

Two Norwich plant science institutes have been awarded £1.6m to help create a "world-class centre of research excellence" focused on crop resilience...

06.08.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Proud 15-year-old farmer celebrates success at national competition

A 15-year-old Norfolk farmer is proudly celebrating a prize-winning performance at a national competition.

06.08.2026 20

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Norwich scientists win £1.6m for 'world-class' crop research glasshouse project

Two Norwich plant science institutes have been awarded £1.6m to help create a "world-class centre of research excellence" focused on crop resilience...

06.08.2026 20

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'Best in class' farms are in demand as land sales rise across East of England

Farmers with ambitions to expand their businesses are driving demand as the East of England's rising farmland market bucks national trends, said rural...

05.08.2026 20

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Fire crews salute farmers for helping battle blazes in tinder-dry fields

Firefighters have praised Norfolk farmers for their "invaluable support" in helping to battle field blazes and wildfires during the ongoing heatwave.

04.08.2026 20

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Fire crews salute farmers for helping battle blazes in tinder-dry fields

Firefighters have praised Norfolk farmers for their "invaluable support" in helping to battle field blazes and wildfires during the ongoing heatwave.

04.08.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Thousands flock to historic Wayland Show as it celebrates landmark 150th year

Thousands of visitors helped the Wayland Show celebrate its landmark 150th year in style at a sun-drenched showground in Watton.

04.08.2026 20

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Wayland Show will mark 150th year with a special countryside celebration

The Wayland Show is gearing up for a special summer celebration of countryside entertainment as it returns for its landmark 150th year.

19.07.2026 20

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From war machines to tractor tech - military veterans bring skills into farm sector

A Norfolk farm machinery firm is helping armed forces veterans to bring their military skills into the agricultural industry - two contrasting careers...

18.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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From war machines to tractor tech - military veterans bring skills into farm sector

A Norfolk farm machinery firm is helping armed forces veterans to bring their military skills into the agricultural industry - two contrasting careers...

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Inspiring farmer overcomes family losses to build her award-winning business

An inspirational farmer who overcame heartbreaking family losses to launch a determined sustainability drive has been crowned Norfolk's "Best Woman in...

18.07.2026 10

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Norfolk MP urges new prime minister to unlock economic potential of countryside

A Norfolk MP has backed calls for the new prime minister to renew his party's approach to rural policy in order to unlock the economic potential of...

16.07.2026 10

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Village's young farmers are the pride of Norfolk at national hockey tournament

A Norfolk village's Young Farmers' Club has claimed a proud podium finish while representing the county at a national hockey tournament.

16.07.2026 10

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Farmers forced to stop irrigating drought-damaged crops as heatwave hits harvest

Frustrated farmers have been banned from abstracting water from the river system in parts of East Anglia - leaving them unable to irrigate...

15.07.2026 10

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UEA researcher uses African expertise to help Norfolk farms adapt to a hotter climate

A UEA researcher from Malawi is using her expertise of African agriculture to explore how crops such as beans, peas and lentils could help boost the...

15.07.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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UEA researcher uses African expertise to help Norfolk farms adapt to a hotter climate

A UEA researcher from Malawi is using her expertise of African agriculture to explore how crops such as beans, peas and lentils could help boost the...

15.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Soaring demand for used tractors drives auction sales up by 85pc to £23m

An East Anglian auction firm sold second-hand tractors and agricultural machinery worth more than £23m in the second quarter of 2026 - as rising...

14.07.2026 10

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Could appetite for better food make 'tomorrow’s table' look more like the 1940s?

Consumer appetite for better food with increased nutritional value and protein content could make "tomorrow's table" look more like something from the...

13.07.2026 20

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Historic Norfolk estate looks to the future with food hub and farm shop plans

A historic estate with roots in the agricultural revolution is embracing new ideas to secure its future - including a planned farm shop and food hub...

11.07.2026 10

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Award-winning £1.65m Norfolk vineyard sold to former Essex farmer

An award-winning Norfolk vineyard has been sold to a former farmer with three decades of agricultural expertise - and a passion for wine.

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Norwich Evening News

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Farmers fear 50m-wide cable corridor for solar project will 'cut our farm in two'

Farmers fear the 50m-wide cable corridor from a vast neighbouring solar development will "cut our farm in two" - preventing dairy cattle accessing up...

11.07.2026 10

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Award-winning £1.65m Norfolk vineyard sold to former Essex farmer

An award-winning Norfolk vineyard has been sold to a former farmer with three decades of agricultural expertise - and a passion for wine.

11.07.2026 20

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Farmer to sell 'wonderfully historic' vintage tractors he collected for 60 years

A "wonderfully historic" collection of rare vintage tractors and farm machinery amassed by a Norfolk farmer for nearly 60 years is set to go under the...

09.07.2026 10

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Science breakthrough bolsters farmers' genetic defences against slimy crop pest

Norfolk crop scientists have made a breakthrough which could open the door for the development of new slug-resistant wheat varieties.

07.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Science breakthrough bolsters farmers' genetic defences against slimy crop pest

Norfolk crop scientists have made a breakthrough which could open the door for the development of new slug-resistant wheat varieties.

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Record demand for turkeys and chickens prompts call for more free-range farms

Record demand for free-range chickens and seasonal turkeys has prompted a Norfolk poultry company to call for more farmers to rear its birds.

06.07.2026 10

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Water investment is 'mission critical' for Norfolk's £2.3bn agri-food economy

Investing in water management is "mission critical" in protecting Norfolk’s £2.3bn agri-food economy and stabilising food prices, says a major new...

04.07.2026 10

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Half of £60m nature-friendly farming fund is allocated within first three days

Farmers have snapped up half the money available for the government’s flagship environmental payments scheme - within the first three days of the...

03.07.2026 20

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Harvest begins with 'disappointing' yields as dry weather and virus hit barley crops

The 2026 harvest has begun at Norfolk's champion farm - where "disappointing" early barley yields are down by 15-20pc due to a lack of rainfall and...

03.07.2026 20

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Farming students from across Europe compete in Norfolk for AgroChallenge title

Farming students from a Norfolk college welcomed their counterparts from countries across Europe to compete in a major international skills contest.

03.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Farming students from across Europe compete in Norfolk for AgroChallenge title

Farming students from a Norfolk college welcomed their counterparts from countries across Europe to compete in a major international skills contest.

03.07.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Wimbledon serves up the strawberries - but can robots really tell if they're ripe?

As summer strawberries hit the courts at Wimbledon, a Norwich university study has revealed that "camera tricks" could be misleading farm robots about...

03.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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