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Farming students from 18 European countries set to test their skills in Norfolk

Farming students from 18 European countries set to test their skills in Norfolk

Farming students from across Europe will test their agricultural skills in Norfolk this summer as the county hosts an international college...

28.03.2026 4

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Farming students from 18 European countries set to test their skills in Norfolk

Farming students from 18 European countries set to test their skills in Norfolk

Farming students from across Europe will test their agricultural skills in Norfolk this summer as the county hosts an international college...

28.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Nature-friendly Norfolk farmer hailed as a national role model for sustainable food

Nature-friendly Norfolk farmer hailed as a national role model for sustainable food

A north Norfolk farmer has earned a place in the national spotlight for her nature-friendly approach to soil health.

28.03.2026 7

Eastern Daily Press

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Auction firm sold £12.4m of used farm machinery in first quarter of 2026

Auction firm sold £12.4m of used farm machinery in first quarter of 2026

An East Anglian auctioneering firm sold second-hand farm machinery worth more than £12.4m in the first quarter of 2026 - up 14.5pc on the same period...

27.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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'Strange' and suspicious pig deaths spark intruder warning for farmers

'Strange' and suspicious pig deaths spark intruder warning for farmers

The "strange" and suspicious death of four pigs on a north Norfolk farm has prompted a warning for livestock keepers to bolster their security against...

27.03.2026 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Farm and property agency appoints three new partners to help drive growth strategy

Farm and property agency appoints three new partners to help drive growth strategy

Three new partners have been promoted at property and agricultural business consultancy Brown&Co to help drive the company's growth strategy.

27.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Farm and property agency appoints three new partners to help drive growth strategy

Farm and property agency appoints three new partners to help drive growth strategy

Three new partners have been promoted at property and agricultural business consultancy Brown&Co to help drive the company's growth strategy.

27.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Calf named in memory of 89-year-old farmer who embodied the struggle against farm tax

Calf named in memory of 89-year-old farmer who embodied the struggle against farm tax

A Norfolk farm's first spring calf has been named Derrick in memory of an 89-year-old cattle farmer who embodied his industry's struggle against...

27.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Food and drink firms show their wares to big-name buyers at Norfolk Showground

Food and drink firms show their wares to big-name buyers at Norfolk Showground

East Anglia's food and drink firms showed their wares to hundreds of top industry buyers as a major trade show returned to the Norfolk Showground.

26.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Food and drink firms show their wares to big-name buyers at Norfolk Showground

Food and drink firms show their wares to big-name buyers at Norfolk Showground

East Anglia's food and drink firms showed their wares to hundreds of top industry buyers as a major trade show returned to the Norfolk Showground.

26.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Farmers urged to 'push ahead' early to hit government funding deadlines

Farmers urged to 'push ahead' early to hit government funding deadlines

East Anglia's farmers have been urged to "push ahead" early to take advantage of two major government funding opportunities aimed at boosting...

24.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Fruit farm appoints co-managing directors for the first time in its 72-year history

Fruit farm appoints co-managing directors for the first time in its 72-year history

A major Norfolk fruit farm has appointed co-managing directors for the first time in its 72-year history.

24.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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£5m investment for huge crop science glasshouse growing a million plants per year

£5m investment for huge crop science glasshouse growing a million plants per year

A "revolutionary" crop science glasshouse capable of growing a million plants a year will be built at the Norwich Research Park with the help of a...

24.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

£5m investment for huge crop science glasshouse growing a million plants per year

£5m investment for huge crop science glasshouse growing a million plants per year

A "revolutionary" crop science glasshouse capable of growing a million plants a year will be built at the Norwich Research Park with the help of a...

24.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Camouflage, scents and genetics - how science can help farmers defeat crop virus

Camouflage, scents and genetics - how science can help farmers defeat crop virus

Specialist Norfolk scientists have advised sugar beet growers how to minimise crop virus risks this spring - and revealed the experimental ideas which...

22.03.2026 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk pig farmer praised for 'exemplary' national leadership at a time of crisis

Norfolk pig farmer praised for 'exemplary' national leadership at a time of crisis

A Norfolk pig farmer has been praised for his "exemplary" national leadership after steering his sector through some of its most difficult years.

21.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Farmers face up to growing economic challenges at a time of 'seismic change'

Farmers face up to growing economic challenges at a time of 'seismic change'

A major north Norfolk farming estate is facing up to mounting economic challenges at a time of "seismic change" - by harnessing data, spreading risks...

21.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Meet Kenny Mooclean - the miracle 'calf in a scarf' named after the Canaries captain

Meet Kenny Mooclean - the miracle 'calf in a scarf' named after the Canaries captain

A football-loving farmer's "calf in a scarf" who survived against all odds has been named Kenny Mooclean by Norwich City fans - in honour of their...

21.03.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Meet Kenny Mooclean - the miracle 'calf in a scarf' named after the Canaries captain

Meet Kenny Mooclean - the miracle 'calf in a scarf' named after the Canaries captain

A football-loving farmer's "calf in a scarf" who survived against all odds has been named Kenny Mooclean by Norwich City fans - in honour of their...

21.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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How a Norfolk farm's 'hobby' herd turned into a thriving family butchery business

How a Norfolk farm's 'hobby' herd turned into a thriving family butchery business

A native cattle herd and a growing butchery have "future-proofed" a Norfolk family farm - creating sustainable revenues, premium beef and employment...

21.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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How a Norfolk farm's 'hobby' herd turned into a thriving family butchery business

How a Norfolk farm's 'hobby' herd turned into a thriving family butchery business

A native cattle herd and a growing butchery have "future-proofed" a Norfolk family farm - creating sustainable revenues, premium beef and employment...

21.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Farmers urged to think more strategically about procurement as war drives up costs

East Anglia's farmers have been urged to take a more strategic approach to procurement as cost pressures rise due to the conflict in the Middle East.

20.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk poultry firm leads bird flu fightback with 'momentous' first UK vaccine trial

A Norfolk poultry firm is hosting the "momentous" first UK trial of a vaccine aiming to halt the annual devastation and misery of bird flu outbreaks.

20.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Lambs spring into schools to help children learn about farm animals

Children have been caring for spring lambs at their schools this week as part of a "hands on" farming education initiative.

19.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Lambs spring into schools to help children learn about farm animals

Children have been caring for spring lambs at their schools this week as part of a "hands on" farming education initiative.

19.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Government forecasts plunging farm incomes amid volatile harvests and subsidy cuts

Farm incomes are predicted to plunge this year - with cereal farm earnings falling by two thirds as lower crop prices, volatile yields and cuts to...

18.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Three new tenancies offered on council's Norfolk County Farms estate

Three new tenancies are available on the council-owned Norfolk County Farms estate - offering a foot on the farming ladder for new or expanding farm...

14.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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22-year-old farmer relives his 'American dream' working on US harvest crew

A 22-year-old Norfolk farmer has relived his "rollercoaster adventure" working on a US custom harvest crew - hoping to inspire others to pursue...

14.03.2026 20

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'It couldn't come at worse time' - Iran war hits farmers' fuel and fertiliser costs

Soaring fuel and fertiliser prices driven by the war in the Middle East have hit struggling East Anglian farmers at the "worst time" as they gear up...

13.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Sugar beet crops face 'major threat' as virus infections forecasted to soar

East Anglia's sugar beet growers face a "major threat" this season, with a new forecast warning that more than half the crop could be infected with a...

12.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Food inflation warning as Middle East conflict hits farms' fuel and fertiliser costs

Farming leaders have warned that rising costs for diesel and fertiliser triggered by war in the Middle East could contribute to higher food prices.

11.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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New world heritage bid to protect Norfolk rivers 'as precious as Great Barrier Reef'

The Bishop of Norwich has joined Norfolk MPs in a bid to gain UNESCO world heritage status for the county's chalk rivers - rated "as precious as the...

10.03.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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New world heritage bid to protect Norfolk rivers 'as precious as Great Barrier Reef'

The Bishop of Norwich has joined Norfolk MPs in a bid to gain UNESCO world heritage status for the county's chalk rivers - rated "as precious as the...

10.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Bishop of Norwich offers £1,000 environment award for dedicated young workers

The Bishop of Norwich is offering a £1,000 award for inspiring young people working in farming, countryside and conservation roles across Norfolk.

08.03.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Bishop of Norwich offers £1,000 environment award for dedicated young workers

The Bishop of Norwich is offering a £1,000 award for inspiring young people working in farming, countryside and conservation roles across Norfolk.

08.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Eco-friendly scouts help farmer plant hedging as part of 'million trees' project

An eco-friendly scout group pitched in to help a Norfolk farmer plant new hedging as part of the county's "one million trees" campaign.

07.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Sugar factories close after 'very successful' beet campaign - despite frost and rain

East Anglia's sugar factories have closed at the end of a "very successful" 2025/26 campaign - after farmers overcame frost and rain challenges to...

07.03.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Farming leaders welcome decision to save 'vital' vet school from closure

Farming leaders in East Anglia have welcomed the decision to keep a "vital" vet school open, following strong industry opposition to a university's...

06.03.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Farm shop launches new Italian restaurant menu as rapid expansion continues

A Norfolk farm shop is launching an Italian restaurant menu - part of the rapid expansion of a business which now makes more revenue than the arable...

06.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Auction firm exported £15m of used farm machinery to 35 countries last year

Despite global trade challenges, an East Anglian auction firm exported more than £15m of second-hand farm machinery to more than 35 countries in 2025.

06.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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New vaccine trials are a 'significant step forward' in the battle against bird flu

A new bird flu vaccine is being trialled in the UK - raising hopes that East Anglia's poultry farmers could gain a vital tool to combat the...

06.03.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Small abattoir closures threaten to 'undermine local food chains', warns farmer

A 28-year-old Suffolk farmer featured in a national report is highlighting the importance of East Anglian agriculture - and calling for urgent support...

27.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Could climate change bring more sunflower fields to Norfolk farms?

East Anglia's farmers have been urged to try growing sunflowers this spring - as the warming climate is making the colourful blooms an increasingly...

27.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Countryside has become a ‘dumping ground' as fly-tipping hits record levels

East Anglia's countryside has become a "regular dumping ground for criminals" as fly-tipping figures reach record highs, said landowners' leaders.

26.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk farmer quizzes government minister over water rights

A leading Norfolk farmer put his sector's frustrations over water rights directly to a government cabinet minister at a major national conference.

25.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Farmers react as minister reveals 'fairer' nature payments scheme - with £100k limit

East Anglian farming leaders have welcomed an overhaul of the government's flagship nature incentives scheme - which is set to be simplified and...

25.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Hi-tech ‘drones squad’ will be deployed to track illegal waste dumps from the air

Drones fitted with laser mapping technology will be deployed to track illegal waste dumps from the air, the government has announced.

24.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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'Exceptionally wet' weather forces extension of farmland bird count

A nationwide census of farmland birds has been extended by another week, due to the "exceptionally wet conditions" throughout February.

24.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Young farmers' milestone panto raises £8,000 for Norfolk charities

Young farmers have raised more than £8,000 for two Norfolk charities after staging their club's 60th annual pantomime.

21.02.2026 30

Eastern Daily Press

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It's a small world - surprised farmer spots clubmate's fuel bowser in New Zealand

A Norfolk farmer was surprised to spot his clubmate's former fuel bowser - 12,000 miles away from home in New Zealand.

20.02.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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