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Bidding battle for Jeremy Clarkson's tractor brings TV fame to auction firm

Bidding battle for Jeremy Clarkson's tractor brings TV fame to auction firm

A bidding battle for TV star Jeremy Clarkson's famous Lamborghini tractor at an East Anglia machine auction has hit the screens in the latest episode...

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Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Farmers urged to 'think like businesses' to overcome profitability crisis

Farmers urged to 'think like businesses' to overcome profitability crisis

Waning profitability has underlined the urgent need for farmers to "think like businesses" and develop robust new strategies, says a leading Norfolk...

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Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Royal Norfolk Show to host 'triple crown' of cattle competitions for the first time

Royal Norfolk Show to host 'triple crown' of cattle competitions for the first time

This summer's Royal Norfolk Show celebrates a "triple crown" by hosting three national cattle competitions for the first time - illustrating its...

yesterday 10

Norwich Evening News

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Royal Norfolk Show to host 'triple crown' of cattle competitions for the first time

Royal Norfolk Show to host 'triple crown' of cattle competitions for the first time

This summer's Royal Norfolk Show celebrates a "triple crown" by hosting three national cattle competitions for the first time - illustrating its...

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Norfolk's champion farm thrives on teamwork, data and efficiency

Norfolk's champion farm thrives on teamwork, data and efficiency

A forward-looking team focused on optimising resources and grasping new opportunities has helped a historic farming estate become crowned the best in...

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Award-winning farm nurtures 'amazing array of wildlife' in Broads nature haven

Award-winning farm nurtures 'amazing array of wildlife' in Broads nature haven

An award-winning Norfolk farm has been praised for nurturing an "amazing array of wildlife" while producing food alongside a major Broads nature...

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‘Game-changing’ cattle vaccine is at heart of new bovine TB strategy

‘Game-changing’ cattle vaccine is at heart of new bovine TB strategy

Cattle could be vaccinated against bovine TB from 2030 to help eradicate the “pernicious” disease in England by 2038, under ambitions set out in a...

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Eastern Daily Press

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'Frustrated' farm leaders warn that £290m environmental scheme funding is not enough

'Frustrated' farm leaders warn that £290m environmental scheme funding is not enough

Frustrated farming leaders warned the government that a new £290m budget for environmental payment schemes falls short of what the sector needs to...

thursday 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Risk management is the new mantra for farmers battling crop risks and wild weather

Risk management is the new mantra for farmers battling crop risks and wild weather

Risk management has become a strategic mantra for East Anglia's arable farmers as they battle growing economic, weather and disease threats.

thursday 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Children's futuristic 'super tractor' designs impress real-life machinery developer

Children's futuristic 'super tractor' designs impress real-life machinery developer

Children's designs for a futuristic 'super tractor' won praise from a professional agricultural machinery development engineer at an Open Farm Sunday...

10.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Farm industry outlines 'fertiliser resilience plan' as Iran war sends costs soaring

Farm industry outlines 'fertiliser resilience plan' as Iran war sends costs soaring

The farming industry has outlined a "fertiliser resilience plan" setting out urgent actions to combat soaring production costs due to the war in the...

10.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Farmers told how 'learning by doing' can drive rapid agricultural innovation

Farmers told how 'learning by doing' can drive rapid agricultural innovation

Rigorous research in real-world conditions is part of a "learning by doing" philosophy which can help drive rapid innovation in agriculture, farmers...

06.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Bird flu prevention zones finally lifted as disease risk level is lowered

Bird flu prevention zones finally lifted as disease risk level is lowered

Bird flu prevention zones have finally been lifted across the country after the virus risk level among poultry and wild birds was downgraded by...

05.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Family firm raises £300k for dementia charity in memory of former chairman

Family firm raises £300k for dementia charity in memory of former chairman

An East Anglian farm machinery and car dealership firm has raised more than £300,000 for a dementia charity in memory of a respected former chairman.

05.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Farmland bird count highlights need to provide winter food for vulnerable species

Farmland bird count highlights need to provide winter food for vulnerable species

East Anglian farms offering a lifeline to vulnerable birds through winter feeding efforts have recorded higher numbers of declining species.

05.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Instagram star helps raise £25,000 for farming charity in memory of grandfather

Instagram star helps raise £25,000 for farming charity in memory of grandfather

An Instagram star with almost half a million followers has helped sell a Land Rover to raise £25,000 for a farming mental health charity in memory of...

03.06.2026 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Sugar beet growers granted emergency pesticide use to tackle crop virus threat

East Anglia's sugar beet growers have been granted an emergency pesticide use to protect this year's crops from a major disease threat.

02.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Farmer enjoys 'super-surreal' 48 hours after choir's Britain's Got Talent victory

A Norfolk farmer has enjoyed a "super-surreal" 48 hours following his choir's emotional Britain's Got Talent victory - including national media...

01.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Historic coastal estate seeks new incomes from concerts, sculptures and football golf

A historic coastal estate is forging ahead with a multi-faceted diversification drive - seeking new revenues ranging from concerts and sculptures to...

30.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Instagram star helps sell Land Rover for farming charity in memory of her grandfather

An Instagram influencer with almost half a million followers hopes an online Land Rover auction will raise vital cash for a farming mental health...

23.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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How a 1960s cowboy film inspired teenage farmers to help save super-rare cattle

A pair of teenage Norfolk farmers are preserving some of the UK's rarest cattle - after being inspired to start their herd by watching an old cowboy...

23.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Picturesque Broads farm showcases its apple and holly crops - and new reservoir

A picturesque farm in the heart of the Norfolk Broads has showcased its speciality apple and holly crops - and a major new reservoir.

22.05.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Major new farming partnership blends buying power with grain expertise

A new collaboration between two major agricultural cooperatives aims to boost returns for farmers by combining purchasing power with grain storage and...

22.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Major new farming partnership blends buying power with grain expertise

A new collaboration between two major agricultural cooperatives aims to boost returns for farmers by combining purchasing power with grain storage and...

22.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Which Norfolk farms will be opening their gates for Open Farm Sunday?

Open Farm Sunday is set to bring crowds of thousands flocking to the countryside as farmers fling open their gates across East Anglia.

21.05.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Which Norfolk farms will be opening their gates for Open Farm Sunday?

Open Farm Sunday is set to bring crowds of thousands flocking to the countryside as farmers fling open their gates across East Anglia.

21.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Farmers handed red diesel tax cut as Middle East war sends fuel costs rocketing

Farming leaders have welcomed a temporary fuel duty cut for red diesel, aimed at easing the impact of soaring costs driven by the Iran war.

21.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Government ramps up outbreak strategy as farmers' fears grow over pig disease

The government has ramped up measures to protect East Anglia's pig farms from a potentially devastating outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).

19.05.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Landowners' leader highlights farming concerns over tax, nature and energy projects

A national landowners' leader highlighted concerns over inheritance tax, nature incentives and the impact of major energy projects while meeting...

19.05.2026 20

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Water is 'the new gold' as major farm estate trials drip irrigation for onions

Drip irrigation and soil monitoring technology have been deployed to help a major East Anglian farming estate manage its water - an...

16.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist set to judge young farmers' award

Singing Norfolk farmer and Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist Ben Brooke has been named among the judges for the national Young Farmers' Club (YFC)...

16.05.2026 20

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Nature minister praises environmental ambitions at Norfolk 'habitat bank'

The minister for nature has praised a Norfolk wildlife scheme demonstrating how environmental recovery and economic growth can go hand in hand.

15.05.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Tony Martin's infamous Norfolk farm is up for sale for £1.378m

The infamous Norfolk farm once owned by Tony Martin is up for sale for £1.378m - along with the remote, ramshackle farmhouse where he shot dead a...

15.05.2026 10

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Royal Norfolk Show 2026 promises a multicultural carnival vibe - and free parking

This summer's Royal Norfolk Show promises to be "the most diverse and inclusive ever" - with a multicultural carnival atmosphere and free parking for...

13.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Royal Norfolk Show 2026 promises a multicultural carnival vibe - and free parking

This summer's Royal Norfolk Show promises to be "the most diverse and inclusive ever" - with a multicultural carnival atmosphere and free parking for...

13.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Career-boosting programme aims to open doors for young farming professionals

A career development programme is now open to help young farmers and agricultural professionals find their feet in the industry.

12.05.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Career-boosting programme aims to open doors for young farming professionals

A career development programme is now open to help young farmers and agricultural professionals find their feet in the industry.

12.05.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Farmers will meet to discuss the impact of deer on agriculture

A leading conservationist will discuss the impact of deer on agriculture during a free farmers' breakfast meeting next month.

09.05.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Water strategies in the spotlight as farmers grapple with dry spring weather

A north Norfolk estate has demonstrated the pivotal importance of its long-term water strategy as parched farms across the region grapple with the dry...

09.05.2026 20

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Farmer leaves South African vineyard behind to nurture nature in Norfolk

A Norfolk farmer has left a South African vineyard behind to create an oasis for nature on his land near Wymondham - using private money from...

08.05.2026 20

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Malt firm wins global award for plastic bag recycling scheme

A Norfolk-based maltster has won a global award for its "industry first" environmental scheme which is recycling waste plastic sacks into useful...

07.05.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk countryside leader laments 'deeply depressing' mega solar farms

The figurehead of a Norfolk countryside charity has lamented the "deeply depressing" growth of massive solar farms across the county.

07.05.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Norfolk countryside leader laments 'deeply depressing' mega solar farms

The figurehead of a Norfolk countryside charity has lamented the "deeply depressing" growth of massive solar farms across the county.

07.05.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Singing farmer hopes choir's Britain's Got Talent fame can lift rural communities

A singing Norfolk farmer hopes his choir's TV fame on Britain's Got Talent can put the spotlight on rural communities - and raise awareness of their...

02.05.2026 30

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Singing farmer hopes choir's Britain's Got Talent fame can lift rural communities

A singing Norfolk farmer hopes his choir's TV fame on Britain's Got Talent can put the spotlight on rural communities - and raise awareness of their...

02.05.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Farmers welcome new police powers to tackle agricultural machinery thefts

Norfolk farming leaders have welcomed new police powers to help tackle the scourge of machinery theft.

01.05.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Science breakthrough offers new hope of saving ash trees from killer disease

A fast-track method of breeding disease-resistant ash trees has been pioneered by Norfolk researchers battling to save the species from a killer...

30.04.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Science breakthrough offers new hope of saving ash trees from killer disease

A fast-track method of breeding disease-resistant ash trees has been pioneered by Norfolk researchers battling to save the species from a killer...

30.04.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Try this! Former England rugby star's family farm launches 'Scrum and Bun' burger van

Former England rugby star Tom Youngs and his cousin George are tackling a meaty new venture - by opening a burger van at their Norfolk family farm.

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Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Try this! Former England rugby star's family farm launches 'Scrum and Bun' burger van

Former England rugby star Tom Youngs and his cousin George are tackling a meaty new venture - by opening a burger van at their Norfolk family farm.

30.04.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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