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£5m investment has made showground a 'strategic centre' for food industry

£5m investment has made showground a 'strategic centre' for food industry

A five-year investment of £5m has set the scene for the Norfolk Showground to become a strategic centre for promoting the food and farming sector,...

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Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Norfolk Farming Conference promises a 'stellar line-up' of industry leaders

Norfolk Farming Conference promises a 'stellar line-up' of industry leaders

The Norfolk Farming Conference promises "a stellar line-up" of expert speakers when it returns next month to debate the challenges shaping the future...

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Norwich Evening News

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RAF commander will share leadership insights with Norfolk farm managers

RAF commander will share leadership insights with Norfolk farm managers

The commander of a Norfolk RAF base will speak to the county's farm managers next week to share her experiences of leadership under pressure.

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Norwich Evening News

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Bird flu hits Breckland poultry flock in Norfolk's first confirmed case of the year

Bird flu hits Breckland poultry flock in Norfolk's first confirmed case of the year

A bird flu outbreak has sparked a mass cull of poultry at a farm in Breckland - Norfolk's first confirmed case of the new year.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Pioneering farming leader at centre of GM crops flashpoint dies aged 86

Pioneering farming leader at centre of GM crops flashpoint dies aged 86

A pioneering farming leader who found himself at the centre of a national GM crops flashpoint during the 1990s has died at the age of 86.

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Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

£5m investment has made showground a 'strategic centre' for food industry

£5m investment has made showground a 'strategic centre' for food industry

A five-year investment of £5m has set the scene for the Norfolk Showground to become a strategic centre for promoting the food and farming sector,...

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Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Norfolk Farming Conference promises a 'stellar line-up' of industry leaders

Norfolk Farming Conference promises a 'stellar line-up' of industry leaders

The Norfolk Farming Conference promises "a stellar line-up" of expert speakers when it returns next month to debate the challenges shaping the future...

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Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

RAF commander will share leadership insights with Norfolk farm managers

RAF commander will share leadership insights with Norfolk farm managers

The commander of a Norfolk RAF base will speak to the county's farm managers next week to share her experiences of leadership under pressure.

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Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Crop science advantages must not be sacrificed in EU trade talks, warns farm leader

Crop science advantages must not be sacrificed in EU trade talks, warns farm leader

Crop science advantages such as gene editing must not be traded away during the UK's "reset" talks with the EU, farming leaders have warned.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Trailblazing indoor vertical farm hails 'important milestone' for sustainable food

Trailblazing indoor vertical farm hails 'important milestone' for sustainable food

One of the world's biggest indoor vertical farms near Norwich has won international recognition for its commitment to sustainable food production.

15.01.2026 8

Norwich Evening News

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Trailblazing indoor vertical farm hails 'important milestone' for sustainable food

Trailblazing indoor vertical farm hails 'important milestone' for sustainable food

One of the world's biggest indoor vertical farms near Norwich has won international recognition for its commitment to sustainable food production.

15.01.2026 7

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Norfolk Wildlife Trust highlights its top nature successes from the last 100 years

Norfolk Wildlife Trust highlights its top nature successes from the last 100 years

As it prepares to celebrate its centenary, Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT) has revealed its proudest achievements during 100 years of protecting the...

11.01.2026 5

Norwich Evening News

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Can Norfolk stay at the top of the tree for annual farmland bird count?

Can Norfolk stay at the top of the tree for annual farmland bird count?

Norfolk farmers and landowners hope to retain their customary spot at the top of the table when the Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC) returns in February...

11.01.2026 10

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Norfolk Wildlife Trust highlights its top nature successes from the last 100 years

Norfolk Wildlife Trust highlights its top nature successes from the last 100 years

As it prepares to celebrate its centenary, Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT) has revealed its proudest achievements during 100 years of protecting the...

11.01.2026 3

Eastern Daily Press

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Water company launches £11m grant fund to help rejuvenate river catchments

Water company launches £11m grant fund to help rejuvenate river catchments

Anglian Water is launching an £11m grant fund aiming to boost nature and improve water quality across the region's rivers, wetlands and wildlife...

10.01.2026 4

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Water company launches £11m grant fund to help rejuvenate river catchments

Water company launches £11m grant fund to help rejuvenate river catchments

Anglian Water is launching an £11m grant fund aiming to boost nature and improve water quality across the region's rivers, wetlands and wildlife...

10.01.2026 4

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Magical milestone as Young Farmers raise curtain on 60th charity panto

Magical milestone as Young Farmers raise curtain on 60th charity panto

Wymondham Young Farmers have a theatrical milestone waiting in the wings as they prepare to stage their 60th annual charity pantomime.

09.01.2026 4

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Magical milestone as Young Farmers raise curtain on 60th charity panto

Magical milestone as Young Farmers raise curtain on 60th charity panto

Wymondham Young Farmers have a theatrical milestone waiting in the wings as they prepare to stage their 60th annual charity pantomime.

09.01.2026 5

Eastern Daily Press

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Flagship nature-friendly farming scheme set to reopen in June after 'months of limbo'

Flagship nature-friendly farming scheme set to reopen in June after 'months of limbo'

The government's flagship nature-friendly farming payments scheme is set to reopen in June after "months of limbo" - focusing more support on smaller...

09.01.2026 5

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Beet-eating farm machines will be put through their paces at Norfolk demo day

The latest hi-tech sugar beet harvesters will be put through their paces when a biennial working demonstration day returns to west Norfolk later this...

04.01.2026 3

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Fruit farm's busy winter preparing for another season of berries and breakthroughs

At a time of year more associated with hearty roast dinners, it may feel like a summertime bowl of fresh homegrown strawberries is a long way away.

29.12.2025 5

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Farming co-operative unveils artisan food brand to promote its members' produce

A Norfolk-based farmer-owned buying group has launched an artisan food brand to promote and celebrate the "incredible" food and drink produced by its...

28.12.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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BBC radio broadcaster celebrates 30 eventful years on Farming Today

A Norfolk-based radio broadcaster is celebrating 30 years of helping millions of listeners to understand the ever-changing complexities of farming.

28.12.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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Farming co-operative unveils artisan food brand to promote its members' produce

A Norfolk-based farmer-owned buying group has launched an artisan food brand to promote and celebrate the "incredible" food and drink produced by its...

28.12.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

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BBC radio broadcaster celebrates 30 eventful years on Farming Today

A Norfolk-based radio broadcaster is celebrating 30 years of helping millions of listeners to understand the ever-changing complexities of farming.

28.12.2025 6

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Top auctioneer who overcame a stammer to land dream job celebrates 40-year career

A respected Norfolk auctioneer is celebrating a major milestone - 40 years after overcoming a stammer to launch a career which has driven him to...

25.12.2025 4

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Huge agricultural drone takes first UK flight at Norfolk farm

A huge, hi-tech agricultural octocopter has been tested at a Norfolk farm - believed to be the drone's first flight in the UK.

25.12.2025 4

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Mustard maker reveals £5m expansion plan - despite uncertainty over Colman's brand

A mustard manufacturer outside Norwich is pushing ahead with a £5m expansion plan - despite speculation surrounding the future ownership of its...

24.12.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

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'Huge relief' for family farms as government finally eases inheritance tax impact

Farmers voiced "huge relief" after the government's controversial inheritance tax plans were watered down following months of industry pressure and...

24.12.2025 3

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Mustard maker reveals £5m expansion plan - despite uncertainty over Colman's brand

A mustard manufacturer outside Norwich is pushing ahead with a £5m expansion plan - despite speculation surrounding the future ownership of its...

24.12.2025 30

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Bird flu hits third poultry farm near Dereham - bringing Norfolk's total to 13 cases

A bird flu outbreak has sparked a mass cull of poultry at a third farm near Dereham - bringing Norfolk's total to 13 cases of the devastating virus...

24.12.2025 3

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New event aims to connect Breckland's 'incredible' farmers and rural communities

Breckland's farming and rural communities have been invited to join together for a supportive morning of "conversation and connection".

22.12.2025 4

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Norfolk crop breeder's 'Belter' barley wins approval for brewing

A malting barley variety developed in the beer-making grain's Norfolk heartland has won full approval for brewing.

21.12.2025 5

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Bidders battle for traditional turkeys at Christmas poultry sales

Eager bidders battled for the best birds for their festive feast as traditional poultry auctions were held in the week before Christmas.

20.12.2025 3

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New law introduces unlimited fines for dog attacks on farm animals

A new law has been passed which introduces unlimited fines for owners of dogs which attack farm animals.

20.12.2025 10

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Inheritance tax worries dominate discussions at farming conference

Continuing concerns over looming inheritance tax burdens were a key theme at an agricultural conference held at four venues across East Anglia.

20.12.2025 3

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‘Bewildered and frightened’ farm sector needs new deal from government, says review

The farming sector is “bewildered and frightened”, with inheritance tax and changes to farm payments causing significant ongoing concern, a...

19.12.2025 5

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Sugar factories report good results as winter beet campaign hits halfway point

British Sugar bosses have reported good yields and factory performances "up there with the best" as East Anglia's winter sugar beet campaign reaches...

19.12.2025 4

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'Mind-blowing' Christmas tractor run raises £6,700 for children's hospital unit

Tractors decked with festive fairy lights illuminated a Norfolk town for Christmas - while raising more than £6,700 for a children's hospital unit.

19.12.2025 5

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Fruit grower raises £3,000 to help community food charity tackle malnutrition

A Norfolk fruit grower has pledged to continue supporting a community food charity next year after hitting a £3,000 fundraising milestone in 2025.

14.12.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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Theatre ice cream deal helps family dairy business tackle farming pressures

A Norfolk dairy has won a high-profile new customer for its luxury ice cream after recruiting another next-generation manager to help the family...

14.12.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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Fruit grower raises £3,000 to help community food charity tackle malnutrition

A Norfolk fruit grower has pledged to continue supporting a community food charity next year after hitting a £3,000 fundraising milestone in 2025.

14.12.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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Theatre ice cream deal helps family dairy business tackle farming pressures

A Norfolk dairy has won a high-profile new customer for its luxury ice cream after recruiting another next-generation manager to help the family...

14.12.2025 7

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Christmas poultry auctions are going ahead despite the 'shadow' of bird flu

Traditional Christmas poultry sales will return next week to auction turkeys, geese, chickens and ducks from East Anglian farms - despite the "shadow"...

13.12.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Christmas poultry auctions are going ahead despite the 'shadow' of bird flu

Traditional Christmas poultry sales will return next week to auction turkeys, geese, chickens and ducks from East Anglian farms - despite the "shadow"...

13.12.2025 6

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Four-year-old champion celebrates victory at livestock market's Christmas show

Future farmers were the stars at Norwich Livestock Market’s Christmas Show - where a proud four-year-old was crowned Champion Young Handler.

12.12.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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Four-year-old champion celebrates victory at livestock market's Christmas show

Future farmers were the stars at Norwich Livestock Market’s Christmas Show - where a proud four-year-old was crowned Champion Young Handler.

12.12.2025 4

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Tougher new laws will crack down on dog owners whose pets attack farm animals

A long-awaited crackdown on dog owners whose pets attack farm animals was welcomed as “a huge step forward” after tougher new legislation was...

10.12.2025 4

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Farmers urged to dig deeper to fully understand the benefits of cover crops

Norfolk farmers have been urged to gather more information from their fields to fully understand how cover crops benefit their soil nutrients - and...

07.12.2025 20

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Family's solar firm keeps evolving to launch 'game-changing' new software

A solar management business with roots in a Norfolk family farm is continuing to evolve during the green energy boom - including launching a...

07.12.2025 5

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