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Farmers welcome funding lifeline as nature payments extended for one year

Farmers welcome funding lifeline as nature payments extended for one year

More than 5,000 nature-friendly farmers have been handed a funding lifeline after the government extended their environmental support payments by one...

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Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Rare steam engines and tractors in 'once-in-a-lifetime' £1m vintage machine sale

Rare steam engines and tractors in 'once-in-a-lifetime' £1m vintage machine sale

Rare classic tractors and century-old steam engines will be among the top attractions at a "once-in-a-lifetime" £1m auction of vintage machinery.

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Future food security will be on the menu at Norfolk students' conference

Future food security will be on the menu at Norfolk students' conference

Norfolk college students have been invited to a free conference exploring the global and local challenges facing our food security.

12.10.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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Future food security will be on the menu at Norfolk students' conference

Future food security will be on the menu at Norfolk students' conference

Norfolk college students have been invited to a free conference exploring the global and local challenges facing our food security.

12.10.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Norfolk rewilding project takes centre stage at London exhibition of wildlife art

Norfolk rewilding project takes centre stage at London exhibition of wildlife art

A spectacular collection of artwork depicting the wildlife and landscapes within a west Norfolk rewilding project will take centre stage at a London...

12.10.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

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Drought and heatwaves lead to second worst harvest on record, analysis shows

Drought and heatwaves lead to second worst harvest on record, analysis shows

England has suffered its second worst harvest on record after a year of heatwaves and drought, according to expert analysis of government figures.

11.10.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

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Touring US farm leaders from Idaho learn from their East Anglian counterparts

Touring US farm leaders from Idaho learn from their East Anglian counterparts

A delegation of US farmers and agricultural leaders from Idaho have enjoyed a fact-finding tour around farm businesses in East Anglia.

11.10.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Drought and heatwaves lead to second worst harvest on record, analysis shows

Drought and heatwaves lead to second worst harvest on record, analysis shows

England has suffered its second worst harvest on record after a year of heatwaves and drought, according to expert analysis of government figures.

11.10.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Farmers warned to order fertiliser now or risk potential shortages in spring

Farmers warned to order fertiliser now or risk potential shortages in spring

East Anglian farmers have been warned to act now to secure fertiliser supplies - or risk shortages that could threaten their productivity next spring.

11.10.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

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Leading UK nature campaigner set to speak at Norfolk Landscapes Conference

Leading UK nature campaigner set to speak at Norfolk Landscapes Conference

One of the UK’s most influential environmental campaigners will address a Norfolk conference exploring the future of the county's landscapes,...

10.10.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Leading UK nature campaigner set to speak at Norfolk Landscapes Conference

Leading UK nature campaigner set to speak at Norfolk Landscapes Conference

One of the UK’s most influential environmental campaigners will address a Norfolk conference exploring the future of the county's landscapes,...

10.10.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Award-winning teenage farmer hailed as a 'shining example' for industry's future

Award-winning teenage farmer hailed as a 'shining example' for industry's future

A Norfolk agriculture student whose livestock skills have shone through in both his college course and his family’s expanding sheep business has won...

08.10.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

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Award-winning teenage farmer hailed as a 'shining example' for industry's future

Award-winning teenage farmer hailed as a 'shining example' for industry's future

A Norfolk agriculture student whose livestock skills have shone through in both his college course and his family’s expanding sheep business has won...

08.10.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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First grapes gathered at new vineyard which aims to safeguard family farm's future

First grapes gathered at new vineyard which aims to safeguard family farm's future

The first grapes have been gathered from a new vineyard in the Brecks - created to help a family farm survive climate, water and economic threats.

05.10.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

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The future is orange - farmers explore cutting-edge carrot tech and research

The future is orange - farmers explore cutting-edge carrot tech and research

Carrot growers from across the country gathered in a Norfolk field to learn about the latest technology and crop innovations for this diverse and...

04.10.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

From ancient 'love medicine' to wartime propaganda - nine amazing facts about carrots

From ancient 'love medicine' to wartime propaganda - nine amazing facts about carrots

Today is British Carrot Day - a national campaign to encourage consumers to rediscover the versatility, nutrition benefits and history behind this...

04.10.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

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Memorial service will celebrate influential Norfolk farming 'legend' David Richardson

Memorial service will celebrate influential Norfolk farming 'legend' David Richardson

Hundreds of people are expected to join a memorial service celebrating the life and career of an influential and much-loved Norfolk farmer,...

04.10.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

The future is orange - farmers explore cutting-edge carrot tech and research

The future is orange - farmers explore cutting-edge carrot tech and research

Carrot growers from across the country gathered in a Norfolk field to learn about the latest technology and crop innovations for this diverse and...

04.10.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

From ancient 'love medicine' to wartime propaganda - nine amazing facts about carrots

From ancient 'love medicine' to wartime propaganda - nine amazing facts about carrots

Today is British Carrot Day - a national campaign to encourage consumers to rediscover the versatility, nutrition benefits and history behind this...

04.10.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Memorial service will celebrate influential Norfolk farming 'legend' David Richardson

Memorial service will celebrate influential Norfolk farming 'legend' David Richardson

Hundreds of people are expected to join a memorial service celebrating the life and career of an influential and much-loved Norfolk farmer,...

04.10.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Schools invited to join 'magical' education experience with farm animals

Schools invited to join 'magical' education experience with farm animals

Schools across Norfolk have been invited to apply for a "magical" hands-on learning experience helping children to look after farm animals.

01.10.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Schools invited to join 'magical' education experience with farm animals

Schools invited to join 'magical' education experience with farm animals

Schools across Norfolk have been invited to apply for a "magical" hands-on learning experience helping children to look after farm animals.

01.10.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

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Horse breeder achieves 'bucket list' dream of judging at international show

Horse breeder achieves 'bucket list' dream of judging at international show

A Norfolk horse breeder with a growing global influence has fulfilled a lifelong "bucket list" dream of judging at an international show.

28.09.2025 4

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Norfolk MP will lead Westminster summit on the future of farming

Norfolk MP will lead Westminster summit on the future of farming

Mid Norfolk MP George Freeman will chair a Westminster summit discussing how to unlock science and innovation to tackle the "serious challenges"...

27.09.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk Showground Trail opens to the public - with hopes of starting a new Parkrun

Norfolk Showground Trail opens to the public - with hopes of starting a new Parkrun

A new nature trail has been opened at the Norfolk Showground to encourage year-round public use of the site - with hopes it could also become a...

25.09.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

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River trust and community transport charity share £50,000 rural funding boost

River trust and community transport charity share £50,000 rural funding boost

Two rural groups in East Anglia will share £50,000 of funding in the latest round of grant awards from the Royal Countryside Fund (RCF).

25.09.2025 10

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Norfolk Showground Trail opens to the public - with hopes of starting a new Parkrun

Norfolk Showground Trail opens to the public - with hopes of starting a new Parkrun

A new nature trail has been opened at the Norfolk Showground to encourage year-round public use of the site - with hopes it could also become a...

25.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

How can the East secure resilient water supplies amid rising demands and droughts?

Farmers, businesses, environmental groups and other water users have been urged to submit ideas for how to secure a "sustainable and resilient water...

21.09.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

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£500k 'Crop Doctor' machine will help farmers maximise profits from tough harvests

A Norfolk grain trader has invested almost £500,000 in a state-of-the-art mobile processing unit to help farmers clean up their crops and "turn a...

21.09.2025 3

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Record £10,200 paid for cow and calf at 'unbelievable' livestock market sale

A new record was set at Norwich Livestock Market as £10,200 was paid for a cow and calf on an "unbelievable" day of cattle sales.

20.09.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

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Food hub network which has helped 40,000 people hailed as a national trailblazer

A trailblazing Norfolk food hub network has been hailed as national blueprint which is "leading the fightback against hunger and destitution".

20.09.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

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Record £10,200 paid for cow and calf at 'unbelievable' livestock market sale

A new record was set at Norwich Livestock Market as £10,200 was paid for a cow and calf on an "unbelievable" day of cattle sales.

20.09.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

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Food hub network which has helped 40,000 people hailed as a national trailblazer

A trailblazing Norfolk food hub network has been hailed as national blueprint which is "leading the fightback against hunger and destitution".

20.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Farmer's pride as his Norfolk chicken is served to Donald Trump at state banquet

The Norfolk farmer whose chickens were served to King Charles and president Trump at a glittering state banquet has spoken of his company's pride at...

19.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Farmer's pride as his Norfolk chicken is served to Donald Trump at state banquet

The Norfolk farmer whose chickens were served to King Charles and president Trump at a glittering state banquet has spoken of his company's pride at...

19.09.2025 30

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Baton of Hope carries powerful personal stories to help prevent suicide tragedies

A symbolic "Baton of Hope" carried powerful stories of heartbreak and healing during a city tour aiming to spark life-saving conversations and prevent...

18.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Baton of Hope carries powerful personal stories to help prevent suicide tragedies

A symbolic "Baton of Hope" carried powerful stories of heartbreak and healing during a city tour aiming to spark life-saving conversations and prevent...

18.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Farms need 'ruthless focus' on profits after difficult harvest, says finance expert

Farmers need a "ruthless focus" on profitability as falling prices exacerbate a difficult 2025 harvest, said a rural finance expert.

15.09.2025 4

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Farmer who inspires next generation wins 'Community Farming Hero' honour

A public-spirited Norfolk farmer has been named an "NFU Community Farming Hero" in recognition of his work to educate and inspire the next generation.

14.09.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

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Modern farming brings new hope for rare cattle breed dating back to the Vikings

A rare "at risk" cattle breed whose history dates back to the Vikings looks set for a brighter future - after finding a new role in modern...

14.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Massive farm machinery demo puts hi-tech giants to the test

Fleets of gleaming farm machines rolled onto an East Anglian field for a massive working demonstration of the latest agricultural technologies.

14.09.2025 2

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'Smarter' decisions can help farms survive tough times, say buying group bosses

"Smarter" decisions to maximise assets, cut costs and find new revenue streams can help farms survive in an increasingly tough economic landscape.

13.09.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

New Defra secretary pledges to give 'certainty and confidence' to farmers

Defra's new environment secretary said she wants to give "certainty and confidence" to farmers during a day aimed at rallying public support for the...

13.09.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

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Price slump has meant a 'grim' harvest for many farmers, says grain trader

Falling yields and depressed prices have resulted in a "grim" harvest for many arable farmers, said a Norfolk grain trader.

13.09.2025 6

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Vast £3m new reservoir will future-proof farm's vital water supplies

A £3m new reservoir is nearing completion as a major East Anglian farm seeks to future-proof crucial water supplies during increasingly hot and...

13.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

'Smarter' decisions can help farms survive tough times, say buying group bosses

"Smarter" decisions to maximise assets, cut costs and find new revenue streams can help farms survive in an increasingly tough economic landscape.

13.09.2025 8

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Almost a quarter of UK farmland could be lost by 2050, warns report

Almost a quarter of farmland could be lost by 2050 amid competing demands for housing, solar energy, tree planting and nature restoration, warns a...

10.09.2025 10

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Farming leaders lay out industry priorities for new Defra secretary

Farming leaders have set out their industry's policy priorities for the new Defra secretary following the prime minister's cabinet reshuffle.

10.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Farming's 'magnificent' mechanical giants to be wheeled out for Big Machinery Weekend

Hi-tech mechanical monsters of the farming world will be wheeled onto a Norfolk nature reserve to help people learn about...

10.09.2025 10

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Huge wildflower nursery sees a surge in demand as attitudes to nature change

The UK's largest native wildflower nursery is cultivating a rapid growth in demand for its Norfolk-grown plants - driven by changing public...

07.09.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

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