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Eastern Daily Press

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Farm breaks rhubarb harvest record as it aims to become UK's first year-round grower

A Norfolk farm has gathered a record-breaking rhubarb harvest as it bids to become the UK's first year-round producer of the crop.

yesterday 10

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Award-winning farmer who was part of Bertram Books family business dies aged 78

A much-loved Norfolk businessman, farmer and conservationist who worked with his family's Bertram Books firm and helped guide Norwich City FC through...

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Emotional award honour for pioneering champion of farm science and innovation

Emotional award honour for pioneering champion of farm science and innovation

A pioneering champion of agricultural innovation and collaboration has won a national honour for her work in "celebrating and communicating farming...

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Is 'perfection paralysis' holding agri-tech innovations back from farmers?

Is 'perfection paralysis' holding agri-tech innovations back from farmers?

The challenges which could delay new science breakthroughs and tech innovations being turned into useful real-world tools for farmers were debated at...

monday 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Farm clusters unite as collaboration becomes vital for rural survival

Farm clusters unite as collaboration becomes vital for rural survival

Norfolk farm clusters are starting to spark county-wide collaborations which could prove vital for the future survival of rural businesses and nature.

07.11.2026 30

Eastern Daily Press

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'Superb' slice of Suffolk countryside is up for sale at £2.2m

'Superb' slice of Suffolk countryside is up for sale at £2.2m

A "superb and attractive" piece of Suffolk farmland has hit the market with a guide price of £2.2m.

07.11.2026 40

Eastern Daily Press

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Christmas tractor run set to return after Young Farmers' record year of fundraising

Christmas tractor run set to return after Young Farmers' record year of fundraising

Norfolk's Young Farmers are preparing for the festive return of their spectacular Christmas Lights Tractor Run - and hoping to build on a record year...

07.11.2026 40

Eastern Daily Press

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Farm clusters unite as collaboration becomes vital for rural survival

Farm clusters unite as collaboration becomes vital for rural survival

Norfolk farm clusters are starting to spark county-wide collaborations which could prove vital for the future survival of rural businesses and nature.

07.11.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Tireless farming champion is first winner of new trophy for 'unsung heroes'

Tireless farming champion is first winner of new trophy for 'unsung heroes'

A dedicated Norfolk farming champion has won a new award founded to honour the unsung heroes of the industry.

06.11.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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NFU vice president urges hard-pressed Norfolk farmers to work together in tough times

NFU vice president urges hard-pressed Norfolk farmers to work together in tough times

One of the nation's leading farmers urged struggling Norfolk food growers to work together on shared opportunities while industry leaders continued to...

06.11.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Marathon hike on Kett’s Rebellion trail will help farmers’ mental health charity

Marathon hike on Kett’s Rebellion trail will help farmers’ mental health charity

A marathon countryside hike inspired by the history of Kett's Rebellion will raise money to help farmers face more modern mental health challenges.

06.11.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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NFU vice president urges hard-pressed Suffolk farmers to work together

NFU vice president urges hard-pressed Suffolk farmers to work together

One of the nation's leading farmers urged struggling Suffolk food growers to work together on shared opportunities while industry leaders continued to...

06.11.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Nature-friendly farms win awards for outstanding wildlife conservation efforts

Nature-friendly farms win awards for outstanding wildlife conservation efforts

Two wildlife-friendly farms have been honoured for putting nature conservation at the heart of Norfolk food production.

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Nature-friendly farms win awards for outstanding wildlife conservation efforts

Nature-friendly farms win awards for outstanding wildlife conservation efforts

Two wildlife-friendly farms have been honoured for putting nature conservation at the heart of Norfolk food production.

06.11.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Former Household Cavalry soldier lands new role on the front lines of farming

Former Household Cavalry soldier lands new role on the front lines of farming

A former Household Cavalry soldier with a "lifelong passion for the countryside" has taken up a new role supporting Norfolk's farmers.

05.11.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Former Household Cavalry soldier lands new role on the front lines of farming

Former Household Cavalry soldier lands new role on the front lines of farming

A former Household Cavalry soldier with a "lifelong passion for the countryside" has taken up a new role supporting Norfolk's farmers.

05.11.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Award-winning food firm was built using surplus venison from deer management

Award-winning food firm was built using surplus venison from deer management

An award-winning venison business will share the story of how it turned surplus meat from local deer management into a successful food enterprise.

05.11.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Cattle farmers want more action as saltwater seeps into drought-hit Broads marshes

Cattle farmers in the Broads have called for more action after low water levels allowed animals to escape from drought-hit grazing marshes - and...

24.10.2026 40

Eastern Daily Press

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Drought and flood resilience will dominate debate at free farmers' breakfast

Improving drought and flood resilience will be the key focus of a free farmers' breakfast in north Norfolk on November 5.

24.10.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Farming leaders want damaging 'family farm tax' to be axed in autumn Budget

As a new chancellor prepares his first Budget speech, Norfolk farmers have added to the growing clamour for the government to finally axe its damaging...

23.10.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Farming leaders want damaging 'family farm tax' to be axed in autumn Budget

As a new chancellor prepares his first Budget speech, Norfolk farmers have added to the growing clamour for the government to finally axe its damaging...

23.10.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Award honour for student who overcame injury after being kicked in face by horse

A determined agriculture student has won a national honour after overcoming serious injuries to pursue her career in farming.

22.10.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Award honour for student who overcame injury after being kicked in face by horse

A determined agriculture student has won a national honour after overcoming serious injuries to pursue her career in farming.

22.10.2026 30

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

High Court judgement marks latest milestone in 18-year legal saga over Catfield Fen

The long-running legal saga over Catfield Fen has hit another milestone after a High Court judge ruled that Natural England breached its duty to...

20.10.2026 40

Eastern Daily Press

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Farm machinery auction sales slump by 34pc as uncertainty drives down demand

East Anglian farm machinery auctioneers have recorded a slump in sales as Budget fears and industry uncertainty have "dampened demand" and put...

20.10.2026 90

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Farmer of the Year says Norfolk now has a louder voice to shout about British food

A Norfolk farmer crowned the best in the country has revealed the strategies behind his success - and a desire to use his newfound fame to champion...

17.10.2026 30

Eastern Daily Press

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Farmer of the Year says Norfolk now has a louder voice to shout about British food

A Norfolk farmer crowned the best in the country has revealed the strategies behind his success - and a desire to use his newfound fame to champion...

17.10.2026 30

Norwich Evening News

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Champion farmers praised for award-winning barley gathered in drought-hit harvest

A north Norfolk farming club has crowned its malting barley champions after award-winning crops were gathered during this summer's drought-stricken...

16.10.2026 250

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East's 'devastating' farm fire costs soar to £24m fuelled by extreme summer heat

Devastating farm fires cost the East of England £23.9m during last year's extreme heat and drought - the highest loss of any UK region.

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Free 'Big Breckland Breakfast' event aims to support farmers and rural communities

A free breakfast event has been organised to support the wellbeing of Breckland's rural communities during "another challenging year for farming".

13.10.2026 30

Eastern Daily Press

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UEA student 'over the moon' to win bishop's ecology prize for ringed plover research

A UEA researcher aiming to protect endangered ringed plovers nesting on Norfolk beaches has won the Bishop of Norwich’s annual £1,000 ecology prize.

13.10.2026 200

Norwich Evening News

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UEA student 'over the moon' to win bishop's ecology prize for ringed plover research

A UEA researcher aiming to protect endangered ringed plovers nesting on Norfolk beaches has won the Bishop of Norwich’s annual £1,000 ecology prize.

13.10.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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'Norfolk Landscapes' conference will explore how farming and nature can work together

A major Norfolk event next month will explore how farming and nature can "work together to build resilient businesses and thriving landscapes".

12.10.2026 30

Eastern Daily Press

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'Norfolk Landscapes' conference will explore how farming and nature can work together

A major Norfolk event next month will explore how farming and nature can "work together to build resilient businesses and thriving landscapes".

12.10.2026 30

Norwich Evening News

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Sugar factories steam into action as drought-affected beet harvest begins

Three of British Sugar's four factories have steamed into action as East Anglian farmers began harvesting their sugar beet after a "challenging"...

12.10.2026 250

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Farm machinery firm invests £500k to build huge new sprayer workshop

An East Anglian farm machinery dealer has invested £500,000 in a huge new sprayer workshop in response to growing demand for sales, servicing and...

10.10.2026 150

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Norfolk Farm Machinery Club celebrates 80 years of agricultural innovation

A Norfolk machinery club has celebrated 80 years of supporting mechanisation and innovation within the county's evolving farming industry.

09.10.2026 30

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Norfolk Farm Machinery Club celebrates 80 years of agricultural innovation

A Norfolk machinery club has celebrated 80 years of supporting mechanisation and innovation within the county's evolving farming industry.

09.10.2026 40

Eastern Daily Press

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Vital food donations gathered at harvest festival service at Norwich Cathedral

A harvest festival service at Norwich Cathedral has helped gather vital food donations to support people facing financial hardship this winter.

08.10.2026 30

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Vital food donations gathered at harvest festival service at Norwich Cathedral

A harvest festival service at Norwich Cathedral has helped gather vital food donations to support people facing financial hardship this winter.

08.10.2026 30

Eastern Daily Press

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Five scholarships up for grabs to broaden the horizons of young people in agriculture

Five fully-funded Norfolk scholarships are being offered for young people involved in agriculture to attend the 2027 Oxford Farming Conference.

08.10.2026 30

Eastern Daily Press

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Family farms are devaluing their assets due to inheritance tax fears, says poll

A new poll has revealed farmers are deliberately devaluing their businesses to avoid triggering unaffordable inheritance tax bills - sparking renewed...

06.10.2026 60

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Farmers finally strike contract deal with sugar factory bosses for beet prices

After months of protracted negotiations, a contract deal has finally been struck between British Sugar and the farmers who grow sugar beet for the...

05.10.2026 40

Eastern Daily Press

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Rain-starved farms allowed to refill reservoirs early as drought is 'far from over'

Drought-hit farmers have been given permission to start refilling their reservoirs earlier than usual, after yet another month of below-average...

05.10.2026 40

Eastern Daily Press

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MP sets out farmers' Budget wishlist - including investment, inheritance and water

A Norfolk MP who chairs a national cross-party farming group has called for agricultural profitability and resilience to be top priorities in the...

03.10.2026 50

Eastern Daily Press

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Champion Norfolk farmers celebrate a trio of trophies at major national awards night

Norfolk's champion farmers have brought home a trio of trophies from a major national awards ceremony - including the top prize for the best farmer in...

02.10.2026 40

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Champion Norfolk farmers celebrate a trio of trophies at major national awards night

Norfolk's champion farmers have brought home a trio of trophies from a major national awards ceremony - including the top prize for the best farmer in...

02.10.2026 30

Eastern Daily Press

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Industry turmoil may force farm to reconsider growing sugar beet after 80 years

A Norfolk farm which has grown sugar beet for 80 years could be forced to reconsider growing the crop amid deepening uncertainties over its pricing...

02.10.2026 90

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Industry turmoil may force farm to reconsider growing sugar beet after 80 years

A Norfolk farm which has grown sugar beet for 80 years could be forced to reconsider growing the crop amid deepening uncertainties over its pricing...

02.10.2026 40

Norwich Evening News

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How precision tech and cutting-edge soil science are protecting farms' onions

New innovations including an AI-driven precision spot sprayer took centre stage at an East Anglian open day focused on the future of the onion...

01.10.2026 30

Eastern Daily Press

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