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Thousands of farmers take rousing tax protest to streets of London

Angry farmers from Norfolk were among thousands who brought the concerns of the countryside to the heart of London, during a momentous day of...

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Norfolk farmers head to London for mass protest against inheritance tax

Norfolk farmers are joining thousands from across the country in London today to make their voices heard against the government's "devastating"...

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Norfolk farmers head to London for mass protest against inheritance tax

Norfolk farmers are joining thousands from across the country in London today to make their voices heard against the government's "devastating"...

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Return of bird flu is a timely warning for East Anglia's poultry farms

New cases of bird flu in Yorkshire and Cornwall have served as a "timely" warning for East Anglia's poultry sector to be on their guard against the...

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Plummeting incomes illustrate 'stark' realities of farm finances

Plummeting farm incomes across several key sectors have illustrated the "stark" financial situation facing food producers, warned industry leaders.

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Farmer lifts club's trophy for growing biggest sugar beet of the year

A west Norfolk farmer has lifted the trophy for growing his club's biggest sugar beet of the year - with his winning specimen tipping the scales at...

16.11.2024 10

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Furious farmers gear up for mass Westminster rally against ‘devastating’ tax raid

Furious Norfolk farmers will gather in London next week to rally public support and lobby MPs for the reversal of a "devastating" inheritance tax...

16.11.2024 20

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Farm dedicated to helping wildlife wins top conservation award

A farm dedicated to creating and protecting habitats for cherished Norfolk wildlife is celebrating a coveted conservation prize.

15.11.2024 6

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Norfolk Young Farmers celebrate a milestone year of 'achievement and progress'

Norfolk's Young Farmers celebrated a milestone year of "exceptional achievement and progress" at their 80th annual meeting.

15.11.2024 10

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Inheritance tax bills could wipe out farms' profits for 10 years, warn campaigners

Family farms could be forced to sell 20pc of their land to pay crippling inheritance tax bills which would wipe out their annual profits for 10 years,...

12.11.2024 8

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'AgInflation Index' shows farm costs falling - but margins are still 'wafer-thin'

Farming costs fell by an average of 2.59pc in the last year, according to analysis by Norfolk-based buyers - but they warned that farmers' profit...

09.11.2024 10

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Nature-friendly farm is 'weaned off' chemicals so it can grow organic food

A west Norfolk farm estate is continuing its journey towards more nature-friendly land management by weaning itself off agrochemicals and converting...

09.11.2024 10

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Driven young farmer fears ‘heartbreaking’ tax raid could threaten his career

A young farmer who gave up a career as a racing driver to join his family farm says the government's “heartbreaking” inheritance tax raid...

09.11.2024 30

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Farming industry working 'at 110mph' to reverse 'devastating' tax raid

Norfolk farmers were told that industry leaders are working at “110mph” to reverse "devastating" inheritance tax changes announced in last...

07.11.2024 10

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Norfolk MPs demand reversal of 'cruel' farm inheritance tax raid in Commons debate

Norfolk MPs joined a parliamentary debate to voice concerns over controversial inheritance tax changes which they fear could threaten the future of...

06.11.2024 8

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Farm leader says ministers made 'clear miscalculation' on inheritance tax raid

The nation's leading farmer has told government ministers they have "miscalculated" the impact of an inheritance tax raid which could jeopardise...

05.11.2024 20

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Crop trials will show farmers how wheat varieties get onto 'Recommended Lists'

Farmers have been invited to "follow the journey" of how crop varieties make it onto the industry's Recommended Lists (RL) at a new trial in west...

27.10.2024 10

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Farmland sales are still on the rise - but budget uncertainty has delayed decisions

Farmland sales are still on the rise across the region - although agents have noted a slowdown while rural businesses anxiously await the outcome of...

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'Staggering' £371,000 paid for less than 12 acres of Norfolk farmland

Two small plots of farmland near Attleborough have fetched a "staggering" combined price of £371,000 at an online auction.

26.10.2024 20

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Norfolk's nature-friendly 'living lawnmowers' win national cattle prize

A wildlife-friendly cattle herd which helps nature thrive in Norfolk's most precious landscapes has won a national award.

25.10.2024 10

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Farmers fear a 'catastrophic betrayal' over inheritance tax reliefs

East Anglia's farming leaders have warned the government that scrapping inheritance tax reliefs could be "catastrophic" for family farms.

22.10.2024 4

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Revolutionary soil health sensor wins national prize at British Farming Awards

A Norfolk-based soil health pioneer has been named Agri-tech Innovator of the Year at the 2024 British Farming Awards.

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Leading meteorologist will discuss the science of climate change with farmers

Leading meteorologist Chris Bell will discuss the science of climate change and its impact on agriculture during a farmers' evening in Halesworth.

20.10.2024 10

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UEA plant science breakthrough could help crops cope with climate stresses

Pioneering Norfolk researchers have identified the genes which help plants grow in stressful conditions - a breakthrough which could help produce...

19.10.2024 9

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UEA plant science breakthrough could help crops cope with climate stresses

Pioneering Norfolk researchers have identified the genes which help plants grow in stressful conditions - a breakthrough which could help produce...

19.10.2024 10

Norwich Evening News

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Rugby star who became a champion Norfolk farmer will share his story at event

A former England rugby star who became a champion Norfolk farmer will share his story at an industry event later this month. 

19.10.2024 10

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Farmers' anger over 'unfair' price cuts for animals from bluetongue virus zone

Farming leaders in East Anglia have voiced anger over "unacceptable and unfair" price deductions for livestock being sent for slaughter from within...

18.10.2024 10

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East of England farming incomes topped £1bn last year, says Defra data

Farming incomes in the East of England topped £1bn last year, keeping the region at the top of the national table - despite falling profits in...

16.10.2024 20

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Vintage farm machines compete in charity ploughing match

Vintage agricultural machines were put through their paces in a ploughing match to raise money for a farming charity.

15.10.2024 6

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Event offers insight into the vital and varied role of farm secretaries

A group representing Norfolk's farm secretaries is hosting a social evening to encourage more people to explore varied careers in rural...

12.10.2024 10

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Students will explore food security issues at 'ground-breaking' Norfolk conference

A "ground-breaking" food security conference next month will give Norfolk students a chance to debate and understand important farming issues.

12.10.2024 9

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Students will explore food security issues at 'ground-breaking' Norfolk conference

A "ground-breaking" food security conference next month will give Norfolk students a chance to debate and understand important farming issues.

12.10.2024 10

Norwich Evening News

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Young farmers' 80th anniversary ball raises 'incredible' £54,000 for skills training

Norfolk's Young Farmers' Clubs (YFCs) have raised an "incredible" £54,000 for training and education at a ball celebrating their federation's 80th...

12.10.2024 9

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Precious 'Queen Mother's spade' is retired from duty on momentous day for showground

When officials from the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association were organising the ground-breaking ceremony to launch the construction of its £3m...

11.10.2024 7

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Precious 'Queen Mother's spade' is retired from duty on momentous day for showground

When officials from the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association were organising the ground-breaking ceremony to launch the construction of its £3m...

11.10.2024 10

Norwich Evening News

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Leading Norfolk wheat researcher wins national farm science award honour

A leading Norfolk wheat researcher has landed a major national award, recognising his outstanding contribution to crop improvements for seed...

11.10.2024 10

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Leading Norfolk wheat researcher wins national farm science award honour

A leading Norfolk wheat researcher has landed a major national award, recognising his outstanding contribution to crop improvements for seed...

11.10.2024 10

Norwich Evening News

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Champion barley farmer celebrates rare double trophy triumph

For only the third time in seven decades, a north Norfolk farmer has completed the double in his club's malting barley championship.

10.10.2024 20

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'Overwhelming support' for Norwich Livestock Market relocation, says council report

A majority of farmers are "overwhelmingly supportive" of a proposed relocation of Norwich Livestock Market, according to a report ahead of a crucial...

09.10.2024 10

Norwich Evening News

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'Overwhelming support' for Norwich Livestock Market relocation, says council report

A majority of farmers are "overwhelmingly supportive" of a proposed relocation of Norwich Livestock Market, according to a report ahead of a crucial...

09.10.2024 20

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Young farmers raise £1,000 with epic canoeing marathon across the Broads

Norfolk young farmers have paddled 26 miles through the Broads in a gruelling canoeing marathon to raise money for charity.

05.10.2024 6

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Norfolk farmer hailed the best in the country after national award triumph

A west Norfolk farmer with "an ability to make bold, radical changes" has won the Farmer of the Year title in a national awards scheme.

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Dairy cows' methane emissions could be a valuable source of biogas, says UEA study

Norfolk researchers have found methane emissions from slurry stores on dairy farms may be up to five times greater than statistics suggest - but they...

04.10.2024 10

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Complex maze of nature recovery strategies explored at landmark Norfolk conference

The complexities, uncertainties and opportunities of Norfolk's future land management and nature recovery strategies were debated at a landmark...

03.10.2024 9

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Children will care for lambs at their schools in 'hands-on' farm education project

Norfolk schools have been encouraged to get involved in a project which gives pupils valuable hands-on educational experiences with farm animals.

28.09.2024 10

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Turkey business welcomes third generation of its founding family

An Essex-based premium turkey firm has welcomed the third generation of its founding family into the business. 

28.09.2024 10

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New director of farm machinery firm is ready to tackle industry challenges

A new director at a Norfolk farm machinery firm says he is keen to tackle industry challenges around recruitment, cost inflation and business...

28.09.2024 10

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How will AI and data technologies transform the future of farming?

The transformative power of data and artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionise the farms of the future will be discussed at an annual agri-tech...

28.09.2024 10

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Could these woolly newborns be Norfolk's cutest lambs?

Six bouncing baby lambs have been born in Norfolk from a Swiss mountain breed hailed as "the world's cutest sheep".

28.09.2024 50

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Mental health charity's new chairman is determined to help prevent farm suicides

The new chairman of trustees for an East Anglian rural mental health charity said he is determined to help reduce suicide rates in farming...

27.09.2024 10

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