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Jeremy Clarkson says he 'is not enjoying farming' after 'awful' week
Evesham Journal
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The TV star, 65, said he is also dealing with “a very sickly calf” and discovered that one of his puppies had died on Friday morning. On Thursday, he wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that a pregnant cow had contracted the disease on his farm near...
It used to be farmland. Now this suburb is its own village
The Sydney Morning Herald
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August 1, 2025
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Entering the front doors is like stepping into another time. Ornate chandeliers line the roof,...
Jeremy Clarkson's farm on 'lockdown' after TB outbreak – what is it and can it infect humans?
Daily Star
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August 1, 2025
Jeremy Clarkson shockingly revealed his farm has "gone down" with bovine TB, leaving him "absolutely devastated" - but what actually is the disease and can humans be infected too? The TV presenter and farmer, 65, announced via social media that...
Political opinion with Kieran Mullan MP: Looking Forward to the Bayeux Tapestry coming to Britain
Sussex World
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August 1, 2025
Few places in the world are more deeply entwined with the history of the Norman Conquest than Battle and the surrounding area. As the site of the Battle of Hastings in 1066, and now home to Battle Abbey, our community sits at the heart of one of...
Jeremy Clarkson's 'awful' update as he reveals another blow hours after Diddly Squat farm TB outbreak
Manchester Evening News
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August 1, 2025
Jeremy Clarkson has said 'it's awful' as he revealed he suffered another blow hours after his farm was hit with an outbreak of TB. On Thursday (July 31), the TV star said he and his team were "absolutely devastated" after bovine tuberculosis was...
A5 decision to be appealed, says minister
BBC
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Jayne McCormackBBC News NI political correspondent ShareSave More than 50 people have died on the A5 since 2006 Stormont's infrastructure minister is to appeal a judgement that ruled construction of the new A5 dual carriageway should not go ahead...
RAF secures £120m to support UK’s smaller farms
The Scottish Farmer
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August 1, 2025
The agreement, jointly provided by NatWest Bank and BCI Capital, is supported by the British Business Bank’s ENABLE Guarantees programme, which helps reduce capital requirements for lenders, making it easier to offer credit to small businesses. A...
The Farmers Guardian podcast: Michelin star chef Tom Aikens: "It will be eye opening for people to connect with farmers and see what it takes to produce food"
Farmers Guardian
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August 1, 2025
Tom Aikens was the youngest British chef to receive two Michelin stars, and is a huge advocate for farming - what he can't grow himself, he sources from British farmers for his restaurants. This year, for the first time ever, Tom is our #farm24...
Farmers fear biosecurity job cuts will leave industry exposed
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 31, 2025
Farmers fear proposed cuts to research and development roles at the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) could leave the state vulnerable to biosecurity and climate threats. The NSW government on Tuesday announced...
New MLA Burrows calls for unionists to argue with ‘same passion’ as nationalists
Belfast Telegraph
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August 4, 2025
Former senior PSNI officer Jon Burrows was formally signed at Stormont as the new Ulster Unionist MLA for North Antrim on Monday. Mr Burrows said he had decided to enter politics to continue his career of public service. He responded to questions...
ERG launches Corlacky wind farm
Energy Global
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August 1, 2025
ERG has announced the completion of construction and the start of energisation of the Corlacky wind farm in Northern Ireland, consisting of 11 Vestas V117 turbines of 4.3 MW each, for a total installed capacity of 47.3 MW. The plant will have an...
UK Generator Drax Extends Buybacks With Investments on Hold
Financial Post
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July 31, 2025
“The large increase in the buyback program looks well-funded through the regulatory cash inflow in 2027 and is unlikely to constrain Drax’s ability to pursue growth opportunities,” Ahmed Farman, equity analyst at Jefferies International Limited...
High shipping costs threaten commercial daffodil production
Jersey Evening Post
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August 4, 2025
HIGH shipping and labour costs are threatening the viability of the Island’s commercial daffodil crop, according to a grower of the bright, yellow flower. Farmer Matthew Lamy of Somerleigh Farms said that daffodils remained an effective crop to...
Scottish government approves 4.1GW Berwick Bank offshore wind farm
New Civil Engineer
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August 1, 2025
The Scottish Government has granted final consent to SSE Renewables for its proposed 4.1GW Berwick Bank offshore wind farm, located approximately 38km east of the Scottish Borders coastline. The approval marks a significant advancement in...
Farmers pay tribute to Maimie Paterson following lifetime of service to agriculture
Farmers Guardian
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July 30, 2025
Breed societies and farmers have paid tribute to a ‘stalwart' farming figure, Helen ‘Maimie' Paterson, who died on Sunday, July 27. Aged 77, she died at home in Dunblane following a ‘short illness'. Ms Paterson had previously served as president...
India-UK Free Trade Agreement: ‘Made in India’ gets major boost as Piyush Goyal highlights state-wise benefits
Organiser Weekly
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Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday unveiled a state-wise list of ‘Made in India’ products set to gain from the newly signed India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Sharing the update on X, Goyal wrote, “UK rolls out the red carpet for...
On The Up: Invercargill teen Xavier Roughan’s farming idea wins Cambridge scholarship
The New Zealand Herald
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August 1, 2025
After an email introduction to the International Future Innovators scholarship competition run by Immerse Education in London, Xavier wrote an essay about his idea for a product for the farming community. Xavier’s idea is a different kind of...
The very best of agriculture set to be celebrated at Turriff Show
Grampian Online
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August 1, 2025
Final preparations are being made for Scotland’s largest two-day agricultural event. Turriff Show will take place at The Haughs on Sunday and Monday. Turriff Show will have an extensive entry of livestock.Each year it welcomes people from near and...
Britain’s Living Infrastructure: 250,000 Ha of Peat and Forest Restored for Climate, Culture & Care
Intelligent Living
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July 31, 2025
What if the future of climate resilience, mental well-being, and heritage preservation came not from machines but from moss, trees, and earthworms? In one of the most ambitious green restoration efforts ever launched in the UK, the National Trust...
Lower farm tariffs for US feasible with quota curbs: Experts
Financial Express
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While negotiating a trade deal with the US, India should offer tariff rate quota (TRQ) at pre-negotiated prices for agricultural commodities especially maize, soybean and dairy products, experts said. These concessions would not hurt the interests...