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Major pumping station upgrade scheme expanded to lower flood risks in the Broads

Major pumping station upgrade scheme expanded to lower flood risks in the Broads

A major project aiming to strengthen flood resilience in the Broads by upgrading outdated pumping stations is set to be expanded.

yesterday 9

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Major pumping station upgrade scheme expanded to lower flood risks in the Broads

Major pumping station upgrade scheme expanded to lower flood risks in the Broads

A major project aiming to strengthen flood resilience in the Broads by upgrading outdated pumping stations is set to be expanded.

yesterday 10

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Farmers demand government action to reverse UK's falling food self-sufficiency

Farmers demand government action to reverse UK's falling food self-sufficiency

Farmers' leaders are calling for government action to boost homegrown food production as a new industry report revealed the nation's dwindling...

wednesday 8

Eastern Daily Press

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Restored 'ghost pond' remains full of water despite searing summer drought

Restored 'ghost pond' remains full of water despite searing summer drought

A restored "ghost pond" within an ambitious Norfolk nature project has remained full of water throughout the drought - proving the value of natural...

wednesday 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk farmer's party auction helps raise £12,500 for air ambulance charity

Norfolk farmer's party auction helps raise £12,500 for air ambulance charity

An auction of promises at a Norfolk farmer's party has helped raise £12,500 for the East Anglian Air Ambulance charity.

08.09.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Norfolk farmer's party auction helps raise £12,500 for air ambulance charity

Norfolk farmer's party auction helps raise £12,500 for air ambulance charity

An auction of promises at a Norfolk farmer's party has helped raise £12,500 for the East Anglian Air Ambulance charity.

08.09.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

International grazing expert offers insights on how farms can cope with droughts

International grazing expert offers insights on how farms can cope with droughts

An international grazing expert will lead a Norfolk workshop aiming to explain how livestock farmers can manage their pastures to cope with increasing...

04.09.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Schools offered chance to care for sheep for a week to bring farm learning to life

Schools offered chance to care for sheep for a week to bring farm learning to life

Ewes and lambs will take up residence in 20 schools across Norfolk when a "hands on" farm education programme returns next spring.

03.09.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Schools offered chance to care for sheep for a week to bring farm learning to life

Schools offered chance to care for sheep for a week to bring farm learning to life

Ewes and lambs will take up residence in 20 schools across Norfolk when a "hands on" farm education programme returns next spring.

03.09.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Young Farmers' Club seeks new members - with no farming experience necessary

Young Farmers' Club seeks new members - with no farming experience necessary

Young people are being invited to try out life as a Norfolk Young Farmer - regardless of whether they have a farming background.

03.09.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Young Farmers' Club seeks new members - with no farming experience necessary

Young Farmers' Club seeks new members - with no farming experience necessary

Young people are being invited to try out life as a Norfolk Young Farmer - regardless of whether they have a farming background.

03.09.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

'Sunshine tomato' wins landmark approval after gene science breakthrough

'Sunshine tomato' wins landmark approval after gene science breakthrough

A groundbreaking new "sunshine" tomato variety - bred by Norwich gene scientists to help tackle vitamin D deficiencies worldwide - is an important...

02.09.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

'Sunshine tomato' wins landmark approval after gene science breakthrough

'Sunshine tomato' wins landmark approval after gene science breakthrough

A groundbreaking new "sunshine" tomato variety - bred by Norwich gene scientists to help tackle vitamin D deficiencies worldwide - is an important...

02.09.2026 30

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Teenager's 'dream shot' of dramatic predator chase wins wildlife photo contest

Teenager's 'dream shot' of dramatic predator chase wins wildlife photo contest

A teenage photographer's dramatic "dream shot" of a hobby chasing a dragonfly has captured the top prize in a wildlife photo competition.

02.09.2026 30

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Teenager's 'dream shot' of dramatic predator chase wins wildlife photo contest

Teenager's 'dream shot' of dramatic predator chase wins wildlife photo contest

A teenage photographer's dramatic "dream shot" of a hobby chasing a dragonfly has captured the top prize in a wildlife photo competition.

02.09.2026 40

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Cattle farming family savours 'amazing' championship victory at Aylsham Show

Cattle farming family savours 'amazing' championship victory at Aylsham Show

A Norfolk cattle farming family is savouring an "amazing" victory after winning the supreme champion's trophy at the Aylsham Show.

01.09.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Cattle farming family savours 'amazing' championship victory at Aylsham Show

Cattle farming family savours 'amazing' championship victory at Aylsham Show

A Norfolk cattle farming family is savouring an "amazing" victory after winning the supreme champion's trophy at the Aylsham Show.

01.09.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Bumper Bank Holiday crowd enjoys countryside fun at the Aylsham Show

Bumper Bank Holiday crowd enjoys countryside fun at the Aylsham Show

A spectacular array of countryside entertainment brought a bumper Bank Holiday crowd to the 78th Aylsham Show.

01.09.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Bumper Bank Holiday crowd enjoys countryside fun at the Aylsham Show

Bumper Bank Holiday crowd enjoys countryside fun at the Aylsham Show

A spectacular array of countryside entertainment brought a bumper Bank Holiday crowd to the 78th Aylsham Show.

01.09.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

'He would be so proud' - Late cattle farmer's family celebrate emotional show victory

'He would be so proud' - Late cattle farmer's family celebrate emotional show victory

The family of a respected Norfolk cattle farmer have proudly accepted a top Aylsham Show trophy in his memory - on the day before his funeral.

01.09.2026 30

Eastern Daily Press

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New owner of £1.65m Norfolk vineyard sees a brighter future after leaving family farm

The new owner of a £1.65m Norfolk vineyard has set out his plans for the award-winning wine business - with hopes for a more resilient future than...

29.08.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

New owner of £1.65m Norfolk vineyard sees a brighter future after leaving family farm

The new owner of a £1.65m Norfolk vineyard has set out his plans for the award-winning wine business - with hopes for a more resilient future than...

29.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Hundreds of farm machines up for auction after firm's major restructure

More than 600 lots of farm machinery will go under the hammer in a major online auction following the restructure of one of Britain's largest farming...

27.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Funeral director who leads young farmers is 'honoured' by national accolade

A Norfolk funeral director who leads the region's young farmers has been nominated for a national award - while gearing up for a 200-mile charity...

27.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Farming 'cashflow crisis' could hit next year's food production, warns industry

Farming leaders have warned that drought, animal disease and soaring costs are creating a "cashflow crisis" that could threaten next year’s food...

26.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Farmers on red alert for animal disease as first bluetongue case confirmed in Norfolk

East Anglia's livestock farmers are on red alert for a potentially deadly animal disease after Norfolk recorded its first bluetongue case of the...

25.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Landowners welcome waste crime crackdown - but demand end to 'glaring injustice'

Landowners' leaders have welcomed a government crackdown on waste crime - but demanded more action to stop the "glaring injustice" of farmers forced...

25.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

'Farming Friends' team up to help each other tap into north Norfolk visitor economy

Six Norfolk farms have teamed up to help each other tap into the county's thriving visitor economy - by jointly promoting their diverse family...

22.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

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...

19.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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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.

17.08.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

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.

17.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

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...

17.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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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.

15.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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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".

15.08.2026 40

Eastern Daily Press

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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.

14.08.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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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...

13.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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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

Eastern Daily Press

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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

Chris Hill

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

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

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 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

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

Eastern Daily Press

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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...

08.08.2026 40

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.

07.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

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 30

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

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.

07.08.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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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 20

Eastern Daily Press

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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

Chris Hill

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

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

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 30

Eastern Daily Press

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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 30

Eastern Daily Press

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