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Norfolk MP demands urgent overhaul of farm animal welfare safeguards

A Norfolk MP has led a parliamentary debate calling for urgent reform of animal welfare standards in farming.

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Fears grow that budget cuts could be 'another nail in the coffin' for Norfolk farmers

Fears are growing over potential government budget cuts which a Norfolk MP has warned would be "another nail in the coffin" for...

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British Sugar invests record £43m to cut carbon emissions at 100-year-old factory

British Sugar has embarked on its biggest-ever decarbonisation project by investing £43m in two huge new steam dryers at its 100-year-old factory in...

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Which Norfolk farms can you visit on Open Farm Sunday?

East Anglian farms are preparing to fling open their gates to the public when Open Farm Sunday returns next month.

26.05.2025 5

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Theatre show shines a dramatic spotlight on the pressures facing family farms

A Norwich theatre company is shining a spotlight on the challenges facing family farms - by staging an agricultural drama set in north Norfolk.

25.05.2025 4

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Theatre show shines a dramatic spotlight on the pressures facing family farms

A Norwich theatre company is shining a spotlight on the challenges facing family farms - by staging an agricultural drama set in north Norfolk.

25.05.2025 10

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City of Ale festival marks 60 years of Norfolk's 'magnificent' beer-making barley

A Norwich beer festival is celebrating the 60th anniversary of Maris Otter - a Norfolk-grown malting barley revered by brewers around the world.

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City of Ale festival marks 60 years of Norfolk's 'magnificent' beer-making barley

A Norwich beer festival is celebrating the 60th anniversary of Maris Otter - a Norfolk-grown malting barley revered by brewers around the world.

24.05.2025 10

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Finalists revealed for 2025 Norfolk Rural Business Awards

Countryside champions and farming innovators have been listed among the finalists for the 2025 Norfolk Rural Business Awards.

23.05.2025 10

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Norfolk farming expert lands top industry role at 'a pivotal time for agriculture'

A Norfolk farmer and rural strategy adviser has been appointed as the new chairman of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).

23.05.2025 10

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First look inside £3m new Norfolk Food Hall ahead of long-awaited public opening

A proud farming community has been given the first look inside the £3m new Norfolk Food Hall, ahead of its much-anticipated public opening on...

22.05.2025 10

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New strategy aims to tackle growing deer problems - and promote wild venison

A new initiative has been launched to tackle the "ecological and agricultural challenges" of Norfolk's burgeoning deer populations - while finding...

22.05.2025 10

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£3m Norfolk Food Hall ready for long-awaited public opening

Final preparations are under way at the £3m new Norfolk Food Hall on the Norfolk Showground, ahead of its long-awaited public opening this week.

22.05.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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First look inside £3m new Norfolk Food Hall ahead of long-awaited public opening

A proud farming community has been given the first look inside the £3m new Norfolk Food Hall, ahead of its much-anticipated public opening on...

22.05.2025 10

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New strategy aims to tackle growing deer problems - and promote wild venison

A new initiative has been launched to tackle the "ecological and agricultural challenges" of Norfolk's burgeoning deer populations - while finding...

22.05.2025 20

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£3m Norfolk Food Hall ready for long-awaited public opening

Final preparations are under way at the £3m new Norfolk Food Hall on the Norfolk Showground, ahead of its long-awaited public opening this week.

22.05.2025 8

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Farmers want urgent action to tackle 'alarming' decline of small abattoirs

Norfolk's farming leader has called for urgent government action to tackle the "alarming decline" of small abattoirs.

18.05.2025 5

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MP wants gene-edited crops protected amid 'headlong rush' to align with EU rules

A Norfolk MP is seeking government assurances that "landmark" progress on precision crop breeding legislation must not be lost in a "headlong...

17.05.2025 20

Norwich Evening News

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MP wants gene-edited crops protected amid 'headlong rush' to align with EU rules

A Norfolk MP is seeking government assurances that "landmark" progress on precision crop breeding legislation must not be lost in a "headlong...

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Family farms face urgent succession decisions as tax campaign enters new phase

Family farms across East Anglia have been forced into increasingly urgent decisions on business succession - six months after a "bombshell" budget...

15.05.2025 10

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Farmers warned to watch their sugar beet crops for a destructive army of insect pests

Norfolk sugar beet growers have been warned to watch their crops for an army of yield-destroying insect pests during the hot, dry spring weather.

15.05.2025 6

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Farmers amazed by birth of 'giant lambs' weighing a whopping 10kg

A Norfolk farm has been amazed by the spring arrival of "giant lambs" weighing in at a whopping 10kg - double the expected size.

14.05.2025 10

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Poultry will finally be allowed outdoors again as bird flu housing rules lifted

Poultry and captive birds which have been cooped up since December under strict bird flu housing rules will finally be allowed outdoors again this...

14.05.2025 9

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Government forced into U-turn after farm payments scheme blunder

The government has been forced to reconsider its abrupt closure of a nature-friendly farming incentive scheme after a technical error left thousands...

13.05.2025 20

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New sugar beet research boss aims to drive 'meaningful impact' on farms

The new boss of a Norfolk-based sugar beet research centre said he is keen to drive advancements which can "make a meaningful impact on UK farms".

11.05.2025 20

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Project handover marks a 'new chapter' for curlew and corncrake conservation

A Norfolk conservation charity is handing over its pioneering breeding and release projects for endangered corncrakes and curlews to a dedicated...

11.05.2025 7

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Ambitious rewilding project is using private money to transform former daffodil farm

An ambitious west Norfolk rewilding project is transforming a former daffodil farm into a fenland nature haven - by harnessing private investment.

11.05.2025 4

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Farming leaders welcome safeguards to food standards in US-UK trade deal

Farming leaders have welcomed protections to UK food standards in the "historic" trade deal struck with the USA - but concerns remain over an influx...

09.05.2025 10

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'It's like winning the FA Cup' - farmer's joy as £21,000 bull smashes sale records

An elated Norfolk cattle farmer was "over the moon" when his prized Simmental bull sold for a record-breaking £21,000 at an auction in Worcester.

08.05.2025 10

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'It's like winning the FA Cup' - farmer's joy as £21,000 bull smashes sale records

An elated Norfolk cattle farmer was "over the moon" when his prized Simmental bull sold for a record-breaking £21,000 at an auction in Worcester.

08.05.2025 10

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Norfolk's world-famous malting barley in the spotlight at county show

The story of Norfolk's world-famous malting barley will be highlighted to thousands of youngsters visiting the 2025 Royal Norfolk Show.

04.05.2025 10

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Mouth-watering wine and cheese will take centre stage at Royal Norfolk Show

Our region's exceptional wines and mouth-watering cheeses will take centre stage when the Royal Norfolk Show returns next month.

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Natural England expert outlines his formula to help struggling family farms succeed

Natural England’s head of agriculture will explain his "formula" for family farm business success at a farmers' evening in Halesworth next week.

04.05.2025 10

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Norfolk's world-famous malting barley in the spotlight at county show

The story of Norfolk's world-famous malting barley will be highlighted to thousands of youngsters visiting the 2025 Royal Norfolk Show.

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Mouth-watering wine and cheese will take centre stage at Royal Norfolk Show

Our region's exceptional wines and mouth-watering cheeses will take centre stage when the Royal Norfolk Show returns next month.

04.05.2025 5

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Volunteers join battle to protect Norfolk wildlife from invasive pond weed

Conservationists have recruited volunteers and landowners in the battle to protect Norfolk's aquatic wildlife from an invasive pond weed.

02.05.2025 10

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Massive £3.2m vintage machine sale is biggest in auction firm’s 200-year history

An East Anglian auction firm has completed the biggest vintage machinery sale in its 200-year history - selling 3,500 lots totalling more than £3.2m.

01.05.2025 4

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Huge £4m new crop sprayer factory opened by family-run farm machine firm

A Norfolk crop sprayer manufacturer has opened a massive £4m new factory to improve efficiencies and equip the firm for future market demands.

27.04.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

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How can farmers adapt to the challenges of a 'warming, wetter world'?

The challenges of "farming in a warming, wetter world" will be discussed by growers, researchers and agronomists at Norwich Research Park next month. 

27.04.2025 5

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Huge £4m new crop sprayer factory opened by family-run farm machine firm

A Norfolk crop sprayer manufacturer has opened a massive £4m new factory to improve efficiencies and equip the firm for future market demands.

27.04.2025 4

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Farming needs a £5.6bn budget to safeguard food security, warn sector leaders

Farming leaders have warned the chancellor that UK food security is at risk unless the government's agriculture budget is boosted to £5.6bn.

26.04.2025 10

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Farm leader's border security warning amid rising foot and mouth disease threat

Norfolk's farming leader has called for tighter border controls to halt the rising threat of foot and mouth - and other animal diseases - arriving...

26.04.2025 4

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High-energy entertainment set to bring thousands to East Anglian Game & Country Fair

Daring entertainment and modern twists on traditional rural pursuits are set to bring thousands of visitors to the 21st East Anglian Game &...

25.04.2025 10

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Broads farmers team up to build £1.1m reservoir to 'future-proof' water supplies

Norfolk farmers have teamed up to build a £1.1m reservoir in the Broads to secure precious irrigation water supplies to "future-proof" their...

13.04.2025 20

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Search is launched to find Norfolk's best farming business of the year

The Aylsham Show committee has launched its annual search to celebrate the best of Norfolk's farming businesses.

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Norfolk-based agency is selling one of Mexico's biggest dairy farms

A Norfolk-based rural agency with growing international influence is selling one of the largest dairy farms in south-eastern Mexico.

11.04.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

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Norfolk-based agency is selling one of Mexico's biggest dairy farms

A Norfolk-based rural agency with growing international influence is selling one of the largest dairy farms in south-eastern Mexico.

11.04.2025 10

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Young farmers' club still going strong after 80 years of countryside change

Wymondham Young Farmers' Club (YFC) has celebrated a "huge milestone" after 80 years of learning, camaraderie and competitions in Norfolk's...

10.04.2025 10

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Farm shop thrilled as 'playful' new image hailed as Europe's best agricultural brand

A Norfolk farm shop has been hailed as the best agricultural brand in Europe after its "playful" redesign won an international award.

09.04.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

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Farmers pray for rain after Norfolk's driest March since 1929

Farmers are crossing their fingers for some April showers to help their crops after Norfolk recorded its driest March since 1929.

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