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Forestry Commission shares all about the benefits of woodland creation
The benefits of woodland creation: a look at the Woodland Carbon Code and Woodland Carbon Guarantee Creating new woodlands is proven to help tackle the effects of climate change. Trees act as a natural ‘carbon sink’ by absorbing atmospheric carbon
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Future of British berry-growing sector ‘hangs in balance’
Some 40% of British berry growers are at risk of going out of business by 2026 due to rising costs and squeezed supermarket prices, according to a report. British Berry Growers (BBG), which represents more than 95% of locally-grown berries sold
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Restaurant showcasing farm produce receives special rating from fine dining guide
Darts Farm's restaurant The Farm Table has been given a prestigious rating by The Trencherman’s Guide to fine dining in the south west. The restaurant has been awarded 'higher membership', which is only given to those that achieve more than 87
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Firefighters remain on scene of fire that engulfed 20 tonnes of hay and straw
FIREFIGHTERS remain on the scene of a fire that engulfed around 20 tonnes of hay and straw in Dorset. Thirteen fire crews have been involved in tackling the blaze at a farm in Stalbridge, which the fire service was called to shortly before 9pm
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'Who’d be a farmer?’: Jeremy Clarkson defends beehives following sting claims
Jeremy Clarkson has defended his beehives on social media following a national report about local walkers complaining about being stung by his bees. The Daily Mail reported on Saturday, July 20 that "Jeremy Clarkson has gone to war with ramblers
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Councils want farmers and landowners to have say in building greener county
Councils in Wiltshire are joining forces to ask for the public's advice on where nature is the most depleted. Although the county of Wiltshire is governed by two councils - Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council - there are few occasions