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Canine design revealed for dog-themed 'mega maze' at farm's family fun park

Canine design revealed for dog-themed 'mega maze' at farm's family fun park

Families and their four-legged friends will be welcomed to a dog-themed maize maze which opens next week near Great Yarmouth.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Heatwaves and drought hit harvest yields - but farmers say 'it could have been worse'

Heatwaves and drought hit harvest yields - but farmers say 'it could have been worse'

Heatwaves and drought have taken a toll on East Anglia's crop yields - but farmers said early results from this summer's harvest are not as bad...

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Abstraction bans relaxed after rain-starved farmers appeal for water access

Abstraction bans relaxed after rain-starved farmers appeal for water access

Around 150 East Anglian farmers will be allowed to resume watering rain-starved crops after the Environment Agency (EA) was persuaded to relax a...

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Wildfire risk in tinder-dry fields sparks call for action from farming leaders

Wildfire risk in tinder-dry fields sparks call for action from farming leaders

Farming leaders have called for action from government, fire services, councils and the public to minimise a rising risk of wildfires on tinder-dry...

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Wensum valley farmers told why soil health depends on 'roots not shoots'

Wensum valley farmers told why soil health depends on 'roots not shoots'

An international expert has told Norfolk farmers why good soil health depends more on the roots below ground than the leaves above it.

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'Dynamic' young farm vet celebrates national award success

'Dynamic' young farm vet celebrates national award success

A young Norfolk farm vet who has become a "dynamic leader" in poultry health and welfare has been honoured with a national industry accolade.

16.07.2025 6

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Farmer's frustration at sudden ban on abstracting water for drought-hit onion fields

Farmer's frustration at sudden ban on abstracting water for drought-hit onion fields

A frustrated Norfolk farmer fears for his crops after a sudden ban on water abstraction left him unable to irrigate drought-hit onion fields.

15.07.2025 3

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Blueberry growers put their faith in technology to replace costly harvest workforce

Blueberry growers put their faith in technology to replace costly harvest workforce

Norfolk blueberry growers have put their faith in automated harvesting technology to secure the future viability of their crop - by replacing an...

13.07.2025 2

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Norfolk farm manager defends bold new contracting venture - 45 miles from home

Norfolk farm manager defends bold new contracting venture - 45 miles from home

A leading Norfolk farm manager has called for more unity and less "negativity" in the industry after defending his decision to grasp a contracting...

12.07.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

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Enterprising young livestock farmers share £12,000 industry prize

Enterprising young livestock farmers share £12,000 industry prize

Two enterprising young Norfolk livestock farmers have shared a £12,000 industry prize aimed at boosting career opportunities in agriculture.

12.07.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Norfolk farm manager defends bold new contracting venture - 45 miles from home

Norfolk farm manager defends bold new contracting venture - 45 miles from home

A leading Norfolk farm manager has called for more unity and less "negativity" in the industry after defending his decision to grasp a contracting...

12.07.2025 8

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Norfolk is at the top of the tree in farmland bird count - for seventh year running

Norfolk is at the top of the tree in farmland bird count - for seventh year running

For the seventh year running, Norfolk was the top contributor in a national farmland bird count which has underlined the importance of...

12.07.2025 8

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Enterprising young livestock farmers share £12,000 industry prize

Enterprising young livestock farmers share £12,000 industry prize

Two enterprising young Norfolk livestock farmers have shared a £12,000 industry prize aimed at boosting career opportunities in agriculture.

12.07.2025 7

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City children get their first taste of farming life as tractor trundles into school

City children get their first taste of farming life as tractor trundles into school

Dozens of Norwich school children enjoyed their first experiences of farming life when a tractor brought the farm into the city.

09.07.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

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City children get their first taste of farming life as tractor trundles into school

City children get their first taste of farming life as tractor trundles into school

Dozens of Norwich school children enjoyed their first experiences of farming life when a tractor brought the farm into the city.

09.07.2025 10

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Leading Norfolk farmer 'shocked and humbled' by twin industry honours

A Norfolk farmer with a "collaborative leadership style" said he was "shocked and humbled" to win twin industry honours for his outstanding...

06.07.2025 2

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First-time competitor's trophy joy as 'world's cutest sheep' make show debut

A first-time competitor is celebrating an "unbelievable" trophy haul after the "world's cutest sheep" made their debut at the Royal Norfolk Show.

05.07.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Farmers urged to take advantage of £150m capital grants fund

East Anglia's farmers have been urged to take advantage of a £150m fund aimed at supporting sustainable food production and environmental...

05.07.2025 7

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First-time competitor's trophy joy as 'world's cutest sheep' make show debut

A first-time competitor is celebrating an "unbelievable" trophy haul after the "world's cutest sheep" made their debut at the Royal Norfolk Show.

05.07.2025 10

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Acoustic sensors will listen out for bees in 'ground-breaking' crop research trial

Hi-tech acoustic sensors will listen for bees and other pollinators as part of a "ground-breaking" north Norfolk farm trial.

05.07.2025 6

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Stud farm's pride after 'special' young foal wins coveted Queen's Prize

Proud Norfolk horse breeders are celebrating after a "special" six-week-old foal won the prestigious Queen's Prize at the Royal Norfolk Show.

04.07.2025 3

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Derelict 19th-century windmill included in £450k sale of 'serene' Norfolk landscape

A "serene" piece of Norfolk countryside including a derelict 19th-century windmill is up for sale with a guide price of £450,000.

04.07.2025 5

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Royal Norfolk Show 'Big Debate' tackles farming's data challenges

The "Big Debate" at the Royal Norfolk Show explored how data and collaboration could be used to unlock a more sustainable farming sector.

01.07.2025 10

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One of nation's leading farmers discusses industry issues at Royal Norfolk Show

One of the nation’s leading farmers attended the Royal Norfolk Show to champion the county's agriculture sector in discussions with senior...

28.06.2025 10

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Rural business awards celebrate the 'cream of the crop'

Countryside entrepreneurs, agricultural innovators and conservation pioneers were among the winners in this year's Norfolk Rural Business Awards.

28.06.2025 10

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Hercules the all-conquering ram sweeps the board at Southdown sheep show

An all-conquering Southdown ram named Hercules became a national champion on his owner's first visit to the Royal Norfolk Show.

27.06.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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Almost 700 years of dedicated farming loyalty rewarded at Royal Norfolk Show

Farm industry service totalling almost 700 years was honoured with long service awards at the Royal Norfolk Show.

27.06.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

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'Special' bull is crowned supreme livestock champion at Royal Norfolk Show

An impressive bull was crowned supreme beef champion and hailed as the "best animal on the showground" at the Royal Norfolk Show.

27.06.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

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'Passionate young communicator' with love of wildlife and farming wins bishop's award

A skilled young communicator with a passion for wildlife and agriculture has received an environmental award from the Bishop of Norwich.

27.06.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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Exuberant cattle breeders celebrate prestigious trophy win at Royal Norfolk Show

Exuberant cattle breeders punched the air in delight after winning a prestigious trophy on the final afternoon of the Royal Norfolk Show.

27.06.2025 10

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Hercules the all-conquering ram sweeps the board at Southdown sheep show

An all-conquering Southdown ram named Hercules became a national champion on his owner's first visit to the Royal Norfolk Show.

27.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Almost 700 years of dedicated farming loyalty rewarded at Royal Norfolk Show

Farm industry service totalling almost 700 years was honoured with long service awards at the Royal Norfolk Show.

27.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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'Special' bull is crowned supreme livestock champion at Royal Norfolk Show

An impressive bull was crowned supreme beef champion and hailed as the "best animal on the showground" at the Royal Norfolk Show.

27.06.2025 10

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'Passionate young communicator' with love of wildlife and farming wins bishop's award

A skilled young communicator with a passion for wildlife and agriculture has received an environmental award from the Bishop of Norwich.

27.06.2025 10

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Hi-tech 'Weed Wizard' wins Royal Norfolk Show machinery prize

A hi-tech spray-saving precision weeding machine has won a top farm innovation prize at the Royal Norfolk Show.

27.06.2025 9

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Dairy farmer wins top trophy after 60 years at Royal Norfolk Show

A dairy farmer who has been showing cattle at the Royal Norfolk Show for more than 60 years has won one of the event top livestock trophies.

27.06.2025 9

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13-year-old cattle handler wins show trophy with heifer she got for Christmas

A 13-year-old cattle handler was thrilled to win a Royal Norfolk Show trophy - with a heifer given to her as a Christmas present.

26.06.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

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Top cattle team celebrates 'unbelievable' successive wins at Royal Norfolk Show

A "superb" team of Simmental cattle has won a major prize at the Royal Norfolk Show for the second successive year.

26.06.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

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Royal Norfolk Show gives farming inspiration for almost 15,000 school children

Almost 15,000 school children were given hands-on insights into one of Norfolk's most famous farm products at the Royal Norfolk Show.

26.06.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

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13-year-old cattle handler wins show trophy with heifer she got for Christmas

A 13-year-old cattle handler was thrilled to win a Royal Norfolk Show trophy - with a heifer given to her as a Christmas present.

26.06.2025 10

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Top cattle team celebrates 'unbelievable' successive wins at Royal Norfolk Show

A "superb" team of Simmental cattle has won a major prize at the Royal Norfolk Show for the second successive year.

26.06.2025 10

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Royal Norfolk Show gives farming inspiration for almost 15,000 school children

Almost 15,000 school children were given hands-on insights into one of Norfolk's most famous farm products at the Royal Norfolk Show.

26.06.2025 9

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It's almost here! Excitement grows on eve of the Royal Norfolk Show

An excited "sea of activity" is putting the final finishing touches to marquees, arenas and animals as anticipation grows on the eve of the Royal...

25.06.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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New awards launched in memory of inspirational pond conservationist

New awards have been launched in memory of a north Norfolk farm conservationist who inspired the industry with his enthusiasm for pond restoration.

25.06.2025 10

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It's almost here! Excitement grows on eve of the Royal Norfolk Show

An excited "sea of activity" is putting the final finishing touches to marquees, arenas and animals as anticipation grows on the eve of the Royal...

25.06.2025 4

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Crop science in the spotlight as new trials site hosts open day

Crop trials showcasing wheat varieties and the latest disease control strategies will be shown to farmers at an open day in west Norfolk.

23.06.2025 7

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Country fayre and plough day will celebrate East Anglia's rural heritage

A countryside event hopes to inspire the community to get involved in a showcase of "the rich rural heritage of East Anglia".

23.06.2025 10

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Haulier's 'moving' 40ft message to promote farming mental health charity

A Norfolk haulier has emblazoned the name of mental health charity across a 40ft trailer to raise awareness of its vital work in the farming...

22.06.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

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Haulier's 'moving' 40ft message to promote farming mental health charity

A Norfolk haulier has emblazoned the name of mental health charity across a 40ft trailer to raise awareness of its vital work in the farming...

22.06.2025 3

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Champion farmer reveals how he became crowned the best in Norfolk

An uncompromising "attention to detail" and a willingness to act on the right opportunities has helped a family farm become crowned the best in...

22.06.2025 10

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