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BASF product to reduce nitrate leaching from slurry
BASF has launched a product designed to reduce nitrate leaching from slurry. A recent article in The Guardian reported a 3.2%…
Environment
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NFSCO appoints new COO for “next era” of UK farming
NFSCo [The National Fallen Stock Company], which facilitates the efficient, safe, and cost-effective removal of fallen stock from farms across…
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New rules on water quality in force on farms across England
From the start of April, new rules to protect water quality on farms have come into force across England The…
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Rodenticide users encouraged to update knowledge
Farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers are being encouraged to undertake knowledge updates to maintain their professional competence in the use…
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NPA criticises ‘unjustified’ new environmental permit charges
New environmental permit charges published by the Environment Agency will add unjustified costs to pig farming businesses, the NPA has warned.…
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Impressive progress made under rodenticide stewardship scheme
Around 13,000 users of professional-use-only rat baits have undergone training and been awarded approved certification since the UK Rodenticide Stewardship…
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Rats becoming resistant to rodenticides, study finds
A new study by Reading University has confirmed that rats in some parts of the country are resistant to some…
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NPA urges EA to shelve ‘damaging’ charge hikes
The NPA has called on the Environment Agency (EA) to shelve its ‘damaging’ plans to significantly increase environmental permit charges. The…
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Animal welfare strengthened by new codes for pigs
Strengthened statutory guidance will be available for pig keepers on how to meet the needs of their animals and enhance…
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Dog walker loses finger to wild boar
A man walking his dog in the Forest of Dean has had his finger bitten off by a wild boar…