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Eco-friendly scouts help farmer plant hedging as part of 'million trees' project

Eco-friendly scouts help farmer plant hedging as part of 'million trees' project

An eco-friendly scout group pitched in to help a Norfolk farmer plant new hedging as part of the county's "one million trees" campaign.

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Sugar factories close after 'very successful' beet campaign - despite frost and rain

Sugar factories close after 'very successful' beet campaign - despite frost and rain

East Anglia's sugar factories have closed at the end of a "very successful" 2025/26 campaign - after farmers overcame frost and rain challenges to...

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Farming leaders welcome decision to save 'vital' vet school from closure

Farming leaders welcome decision to save 'vital' vet school from closure

Farming leaders in East Anglia have welcomed the decision to keep a "vital" vet school open, following strong industry opposition to a university's...

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Farm shop launches new Italian restaurant menu as rapid expansion continues

Farm shop launches new Italian restaurant menu as rapid expansion continues

A Norfolk farm shop is launching an Italian restaurant menu - part of the rapid expansion of a business which now makes more revenue than the arable...

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Auction firm exported £15m of used farm machinery to 35 countries last year

Auction firm exported £15m of used farm machinery to 35 countries last year

Despite global trade challenges, an East Anglian auction firm exported more than £15m of second-hand farm machinery to more than 35 countries in 2025.

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New vaccine trials are a 'significant step forward' in the battle against bird flu

New vaccine trials are a 'significant step forward' in the battle against bird flu

A new bird flu vaccine is being trialled in the UK - raising hopes that East Anglia's poultry farmers could gain a vital tool to combat the...

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Small abattoir closures threaten to 'undermine local food chains', warns farmer

Small abattoir closures threaten to 'undermine local food chains', warns farmer

A 28-year-old Suffolk farmer featured in a national report is highlighting the importance of East Anglian agriculture - and calling for urgent support...

27.02.2026 6

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Could climate change bring more sunflower fields to Norfolk farms?

Could climate change bring more sunflower fields to Norfolk farms?

East Anglia's farmers have been urged to try growing sunflowers this spring - as the warming climate is making the colourful blooms an increasingly...

27.02.2026 8

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Countryside has become a ‘dumping ground' as fly-tipping hits record levels

Countryside has become a ‘dumping ground' as fly-tipping hits record levels

East Anglia's countryside has become a "regular dumping ground for criminals" as fly-tipping figures reach record highs, said landowners' leaders.

26.02.2026 8

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Norfolk farmer quizzes government minister over water rights

Norfolk farmer quizzes government minister over water rights

A leading Norfolk farmer put his sector's frustrations over water rights directly to a government cabinet minister at a major national conference.

25.02.2026 9

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Farmers react as minister reveals 'fairer' nature payments scheme - with £100k limit

Farmers react as minister reveals 'fairer' nature payments scheme - with £100k limit

East Anglian farming leaders have welcomed an overhaul of the government's flagship nature incentives scheme - which is set to be simplified and...

25.02.2026 9

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Hi-tech ‘drones squad’ will be deployed to track illegal waste dumps from the air

Hi-tech ‘drones squad’ will be deployed to track illegal waste dumps from the air

Drones fitted with laser mapping technology will be deployed to track illegal waste dumps from the air, the government has announced.

24.02.2026 7

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'Exceptionally wet' weather forces extension of farmland bird count

'Exceptionally wet' weather forces extension of farmland bird count

A nationwide census of farmland birds has been extended by another week, due to the "exceptionally wet conditions" throughout February.

24.02.2026 7

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Young farmers' milestone panto raises £8,000 for Norfolk charities

Young farmers have raised more than £8,000 for two Norfolk charities after staging their club's 60th annual pantomime.

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It's a small world - surprised farmer spots clubmate's fuel bowser in New Zealand

A Norfolk farmer was surprised to spot his clubmate's former fuel bowser - 12,000 miles away from home in New Zealand.

20.02.2026 4

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New livestock worrying laws 'make the countryside smaller' for dog walkers

A Norfolk dog park owner warned that new livestock worrying laws have "made the countryside smaller" for dog walkers - and proved the need for safe...

20.02.2026 10

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Agents report a 40pc slump in Norfolk farmland hitting the market

The amount of farmland publicly marketed in Norfolk slumped by more than 40pc last year, said rural agents - with "resilient" farm businesses...

19.02.2026 10

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Antiques Roadshow gun expert will reveal his 'behind the scenes' TV tales

An Antiques Roadshow expert on guns and military history is set to reveal his "behind the scenes" TV stories at a farmers' evening in Halesworth.

19.02.2026 8

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Showground's 'dazzling' Glitter Ball will raise cash for community food networks

A sparkling "Glitter Ball" is planned at the Norfolk Showground to raise vital funds for community food networks, while shining a spotlight on the...

18.02.2026 7

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Tireless charity pioneer is the nation's farming mental health 'hero'

A rural charity founder driven by "compassion, tenacity and unflagging enthusiasm" has been hailed as the nation's farming mental health "hero".

18.02.2026 10

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YouTube influencer tells farmers to 'play the game' to win over online audiences

A farming influencer with more than 450,000 online followers told Norfolk farmers they must "play the game" if they want to get their messages across...

14.02.2026 7

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Write a 'Love Letter to Norfolk' on Valentine's Day to mark countryside centenary

A countryside charity has invited people to pen their "Love Letter to Norfolk" on Valentine's Day to celebrate 100 years of devotion to the county's...

14.02.2026 10

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Farmers must take control and show leadership, Norfolk conference told

Norfolk farmers must show leadership and collaborate to take control of their industry's future - rather than waiting for changes to be imposed on...

14.02.2026 10

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Beet farmers and sugar factory bosses 'bang the drum' in parliament

Norfolk sugar beet growers, researchers and processors were part of a delegation which travelled to Westminster to "bang the drum" for the homegrown...

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Norfolk scientists mobilised as new disease strain threatens half of UK wheat crop

Half of the UK’s wheat is under threat from a new strain of yellow rust disease - prompting an urgent mobilisation of crop research institutes led...

13.02.2026 2

Norwich Evening News

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Half-term farm visitors warned to wash their hands - or risk serious illness

Health officials have warned families visiting East Anglian farms during the half-term holiday to wash their hands - or risk bringing a serious...

13.02.2026 4

Norwich Evening News

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Norfolk scientists mobilised as new disease strain threatens half of UK wheat crop

Half of the UK’s wheat is under threat from a new strain of yellow rust disease - prompting an urgent mobilisation of crop research institutes led...

13.02.2026 2

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Half-term farm visitors warned to wash their hands - or risk serious illness

Health officials have warned families visiting East Anglian farms during the half-term holiday to wash their hands - or risk bringing a serious...

13.02.2026 3

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Sugar beet farmers offered new contract option to 'lock in' future prices

East Anglia's sugar beet growers have a chance to trial a new contract option, allowing them to market their crops further into the future to lock in...

13.02.2026 2

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Rural business awards seek to reward the countryside's cream of the crop

A call has gone out for nominations to an annual awards scheme celebrating Norfolk's rural businesses - from food and farming innovators to...

12.02.2026 3

Norwich Evening News

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Rural business awards seek to reward the countryside's cream of the crop

A call has gone out for nominations to an annual awards scheme celebrating Norfolk's rural businesses - from food and farming innovators to...

12.02.2026 4

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Conference issues a call to action for Norfolk's farming industry

Norfolk farmers must embrace change and take action to sustain the future of the crucially-important food sector, a major industry conference was...

11.02.2026 4

Norwich Evening News

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Conference issues a call to action for Norfolk's farming industry

Norfolk farmers must embrace change and take action to sustain the future of the crucially-important food sector, a major industry conference was...

11.02.2026 4

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Countryfile star will debut 'most important event he has ever done' in Norwich

BBC Countryfile star Tom Heap will debut his new discussion show in Norwich next month - aiming to "re-energise" a collective will to solve the...

08.02.2026 7

Norwich Evening News

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Crop scientists win millions in funding to 'unleash potential of precision breeding'

Norfolk's world-leading crop scientists have secured multi-million pound government funding for four ambitious projects to "unleash the potential of...

08.02.2026 6

Norwich Evening News

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Countryfile star will debut 'most important event he has ever done' in Norwich

BBC Countryfile star Tom Heap will debut his new discussion show in Norwich next month - aiming to "re-energise" a collective will to solve the...

08.02.2026 3

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Crop scientists win millions in funding to 'unleash potential of precision breeding'

Norfolk's world-leading crop scientists have secured multi-million pound government funding for four ambitious projects to "unleash the potential...

08.02.2026 10

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Agri-tech and AI can help you break productivity plateau, farmers told

East Anglia's sugar beet growers must embrace agri-tech and AI innovations to break through a productivity plateau and sustain their sector's future.

07.02.2026 2

Norwich Evening News

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Countryside leader says farms must adapt to survive in a 'volatile' global landscape

A national landowners' leader said farms must become more diverse and adaptable to survive in an increasingly volatile global landscape.

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'The costs to growers could be huge': Farmer warns of risks of EU alignment

A leading Norfolk farmer has sounded a warning over the UK's potential alignment with EU rules, saying “if we get this wrong, the costs to growers...

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Agri-tech and AI can help you break productivity plateau, farmers told

East Anglia's sugar beet growers must embrace agri-tech and AI innovations to break through a productivity plateau and sustain their sector's future.

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Who will be crowned this year's Norfolk farm conservation champion?

An award which recognises "outstanding commitment to conservation and environmental stewardship" on nature-friendly Norfolk farms has opened for...

06.02.2026 3

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Popular farming YouTuber will share industry insights with Norfolk farmers

A popular farming YouTuber will share his influential insights with Norfolk farmers at an industry event next week.

06.02.2026 4

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Farming families face 'closing window of opportunity' to prepare for major tax change

A Norfolk farmer and business advisor has warned rural families have a "closing window of opportunity" to get their finances in order before new...

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MP wants clearer food labelling to help shoppers choose high-welfare meat

Norfolk MPs are calling for clearer mandatory food labelling to help shoppers choose homegrown meats produced to higher animal welfare standards.

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£3m worth of massive beet-eating monster machines put to the test at farm demo day

Hi-tech mechanical monsters of the sugar beet harvest were put through their paces in a west Norfolk field as hundreds of farmers gathered for a farm...

31.01.2026 3

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MP visits egg packing centre as food industry scheme seeks to win political support

A Norfolk MP visited an egg packing centre as part of a farming industry initiative to showcase the work of food firms - and win political support.

30.01.2026 4

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'Exciting step' for vertical farm as indoor-grown salad leaves reach online shoppers

Salad leaves grown indoors at one of the world’s largest vertical farms outside Norwich are heading to online shoppers after the firm launched its...

30.01.2026 6

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'Exciting step' for vertical farm as indoor-grown salad leaves reach online shoppers

Salad leaves grown indoors at one of the world’s largest vertical farms outside Norwich are heading to online shoppers after the firm launched its...

30.01.2026 2

Norwich Evening News

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Farmers urged to commit to a 'new era, a paradigm shift' in their industry

Norfolk farmers have been urged to commit to a "new era, a paradigm shift for our industry" - set to be discussed at a major conference next month.

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