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MP sets out farmers' Budget wishlist - including investment, inheritance and water

MP sets out farmers' Budget wishlist - including investment, inheritance and water

A Norfolk MP who chairs a national cross-party farming group has called for agricultural profitability and resilience to be top priorities in the...

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Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Champion Norfolk farmers celebrate a trio of trophies at major national awards night

Champion Norfolk farmers celebrate a trio of trophies at major national awards night

Norfolk's champion farmers have brought home a trio of trophies from a major national awards ceremony - including the top prize for the best farmer in...

previous day 10

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Champion Norfolk farmers celebrate a trio of trophies at major national awards night

Champion Norfolk farmers celebrate a trio of trophies at major national awards night

Norfolk's champion farmers have brought home a trio of trophies from a major national awards ceremony - including the top prize for the best farmer in...

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Industry turmoil may force farm to reconsider growing sugar beet after 80 years

Industry turmoil may force farm to reconsider growing sugar beet after 80 years

A Norfolk farm which has grown sugar beet for 80 years could be forced to reconsider growing the crop amid deepening uncertainties over its pricing...

previous day 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Industry turmoil may force farm to reconsider growing sugar beet after 80 years

Industry turmoil may force farm to reconsider growing sugar beet after 80 years

A Norfolk farm which has grown sugar beet for 80 years could be forced to reconsider growing the crop amid deepening uncertainties over its pricing...

previous day 9

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

How precision tech and cutting-edge soil science are protecting farms' onions

How precision tech and cutting-edge soil science are protecting farms' onions

New innovations including an AI-driven precision spot sprayer took centre stage at an East Anglian open day focused on the future of the onion...

thursday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Conference will help students understand challenges facing farms and food security

Conference will help students understand challenges facing farms and food security

A new generation of Norfolk students has been invited to join a discussion explaining the complex challenges facing farming and food security.

30.09.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Conference will help students understand challenges facing farms and food security

Conference will help students understand challenges facing farms and food security

A new generation of Norfolk students has been invited to join a discussion explaining the complex challenges facing farming and food security.

30.09.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Farm contractors rewarded for limiting losses during difficult sugar beet harvest

Farm contractors rewarded for limiting losses during difficult sugar beet harvest

A Norfolk farm contracting firm is celebrating a "fantastic achievement" after winning industry recognition for its performance during a challenging...

30.09.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Joy for Norfolk farming family as prized ram wins 'supreme champion' trophy

Joy for Norfolk farming family as prized ram wins 'supreme champion' trophy

A Norfolk farming couple are celebrating a "stunning success" for their sheep flock at an agricultural show - including bringing home the supreme...

29.09.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Joy for Norfolk farming family as prized ram wins 'supreme champion' trophy

Joy for Norfolk farming family as prized ram wins 'supreme champion' trophy

A Norfolk farming couple are celebrating a "stunning success" for their sheep flock at an agricultural show - including bringing home the supreme...

29.09.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Drought-hit farmers offered £2,000 emergency grants to help with living costs

Drought-hit farmers offered £2,000 emergency grants to help with living costs

Farmers in the East of England can apply for emergency grants of £2,000 to help with their living costs after this summer's severe drought.

29.09.2026 10

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Autumn farm walks will showcase practical examples of sustainability in action

Autumn farm walks will showcase practical examples of sustainability in action

A series of five farm walks aims to showcase sustainable agriculture in action across Norfolk this autumn.

26.09.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Defra weighs up changes after farming backlash to nature payments fiasco

Defra weighs up changes after farming backlash to nature payments fiasco

After a frantic six-hour scramble for nature payments provoked fury from farmers this week, the government says it is considering changes to the...

25.09.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Coastal conference explores how Norfolk farmers can weather an uncertain future

Coastal conference explores how Norfolk farmers can weather an uncertain future

Farmers cannot control the weather, global markets or the cost of fertiliser – but they can look for ways to make their businesses, their land and...

25.09.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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New rooftop solar panels will help power estate's north Norfolk farming base

New rooftop solar panels will help power estate's north Norfolk farming base

A new rooftop solar installation on the Holkham Estate is expected to generate 45pc of the energy needs at its north Norfolk farming base.

25.09.2026 20

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Farmer misses out on £18,000 nature payments after six-hour application 'bun fight'

Farmer misses out on £18,000 nature payments after six-hour application 'bun fight'

An award-winning Norfolk farmer has lost out on nature payments worth up to £18,000 after a chaotic six-hour "bun fight" for funding.

24.09.2026 20

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Farmer misses out on £18,000 nature payments after six-hour application 'bun fight'

Farmer misses out on £18,000 nature payments after six-hour application 'bun fight'

An award-winning Norfolk farmer has lost out on nature payments worth up to £18,000 after a chaotic six-hour "bun fight" for funding.

24.09.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

'Business as usual' pledge as famous farm wildlife haven goes up for sale at £2.5m

'Business as usual' pledge as famous farm wildlife haven goes up for sale at £2.5m

One of Norfolk's most famous and picturesque farm nature havens is up for sale for £2.5m - with a pledge of "business as usual" despite the change of...

24.09.2026 20

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'Business as usual' pledge as famous farm wildlife haven goes up for sale at £2.5m

'Business as usual' pledge as famous farm wildlife haven goes up for sale at £2.5m

One of Norfolk's most famous and picturesque farm nature havens is up for sale for £2.5m - with a pledge of "business as usual" despite the change of...

24.09.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Farmers scramble for environment payments as £233m SFI fund emptied within six hours

Farmers scramble for environment payments as £233m SFI fund emptied within six hours

A frantic scramble for government environment payments saw farmers exhaust a £233m funding pot within six hours of opening.

23.09.2026 30

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How curiosity could give farm businesses a crucial edge in a changing world

East Anglian farmers can gain a crucial "competitive advantage" by being curious, well informed and willing to test new ideas.

20.09.2026 30

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Livestock farmers urged to become 'pastural botanists' to survive future droughts

Livestock farmers were told they must become "pastural botanists" to help their land, animals and businesses survive future droughts.

19.09.2026 30

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How could drought-hit farms adapt their cropping in a warming climate?

After a punishing drought hit this summer's harvest, researchers have suggested how East Anglia's farm cropping could be adapted for a warming...

19.09.2026 70

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Former rugby star's family farm brings back cattle for the first time in 26 years

Cattle have returned to an award-winning Norfolk family farm for the first time in 26 years - the latest phase of an evolving diversification...

19.09.2026 40

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Norfolk farming estate reveals ambitions for £5m food, retail and wellness hub

A north Norfolk farming estate has revealed its long-term aspirations to become a rural "lifestyle destination" featuring a major new £5m food,...

18.09.2026 20

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'Frustration and uncertainty' as talks stall between farmers and sugar factory bosses

Price negotiations have stalled between British Sugar and the farmers who supply its beet - heaping further uncertainty on growers already facing a...

17.09.2026 20

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New chapter for farm machinery firm as boss proudly hands over the reins to his son

A 95-year-old Norfolk farm machinery business has begun an "exciting new chapter" as the leadership of the family firm was handed down to the next...

15.09.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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New chapter for farm machinery firm as boss proudly hands over the reins to his son

A 95-year-old Norfolk farm machinery business has begun an "exciting new chapter" as the leadership of the family firm was handed down to the next...

15.09.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Farmers to get faster bluetongue virus test results under new 'vet-led' approach

A new "vet-led approach" to bluetongue testing aims to give livestock farmers faster diagnoses of the potentially-deadly animal disease.

14.09.2026 20

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Major pumping station upgrade scheme expanded to lower flood risks in the Broads

A major project aiming to strengthen flood resilience in the Broads by upgrading outdated pumping stations is set to be expanded.

11.09.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Major pumping station upgrade scheme expanded to lower flood risks in the Broads

A major project aiming to strengthen flood resilience in the Broads by upgrading outdated pumping stations is set to be expanded.

11.09.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Farmers demand government action to reverse UK's falling food self-sufficiency

Farmers' leaders are calling for government action to boost homegrown food production as a new industry report revealed the nation's dwindling...

09.09.2026 10

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Restored 'ghost pond' remains full of water despite searing summer drought

A restored "ghost pond" within an ambitious Norfolk nature project has remained full of water throughout the drought - proving the value of natural...

09.09.2026 20

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Norfolk farmer's party auction helps raise £12,500 for air ambulance charity

An auction of promises at a Norfolk farmer's party has helped raise £12,500 for the East Anglian Air Ambulance charity.

08.09.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk farmer's party auction helps raise £12,500 for air ambulance charity

An auction of promises at a Norfolk farmer's party has helped raise £12,500 for the East Anglian Air Ambulance charity.

08.09.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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International grazing expert offers insights on how farms can cope with droughts

An international grazing expert will lead a Norfolk workshop aiming to explain how livestock farmers can manage their pastures to cope with increasing...

04.09.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Schools offered chance to care for sheep for a week to bring farm learning to life

Ewes and lambs will take up residence in 20 schools across Norfolk when a "hands on" farm education programme returns next spring.

03.09.2026 20

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Schools offered chance to care for sheep for a week to bring farm learning to life

Ewes and lambs will take up residence in 20 schools across Norfolk when a "hands on" farm education programme returns next spring.

03.09.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Young Farmers' Club seeks new members - with no farming experience necessary

Young people are being invited to try out life as a Norfolk Young Farmer - regardless of whether they have a farming background.

03.09.2026 30

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Young Farmers' Club seeks new members - with no farming experience necessary

Young people are being invited to try out life as a Norfolk Young Farmer - regardless of whether they have a farming background.

03.09.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

'Sunshine tomato' wins landmark approval after gene science breakthrough

A groundbreaking new "sunshine" tomato variety - bred by Norwich gene scientists to help tackle vitamin D deficiencies worldwide - is an important...

02.09.2026 30

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

'Sunshine tomato' wins landmark approval after gene science breakthrough

A groundbreaking new "sunshine" tomato variety - bred by Norwich gene scientists to help tackle vitamin D deficiencies worldwide - is an important...

02.09.2026 30

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Teenager's 'dream shot' of dramatic predator chase wins wildlife photo contest

A teenage photographer's dramatic "dream shot" of a hobby chasing a dragonfly has captured the top prize in a wildlife photo competition.

02.09.2026 40

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Teenager's 'dream shot' of dramatic predator chase wins wildlife photo contest

A teenage photographer's dramatic "dream shot" of a hobby chasing a dragonfly has captured the top prize in a wildlife photo competition.

02.09.2026 70

Norwich Evening News

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Cattle farming family savours 'amazing' championship victory at Aylsham Show

A Norfolk cattle farming family is savouring an "amazing" victory after winning the supreme champion's trophy at the Aylsham Show.

01.09.2026 30

Eastern Daily Press

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Cattle farming family savours 'amazing' championship victory at Aylsham Show

A Norfolk cattle farming family is savouring an "amazing" victory after winning the supreme champion's trophy at the Aylsham Show.

01.09.2026 30

Norwich Evening News

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Bumper Bank Holiday crowd enjoys countryside fun at the Aylsham Show

A spectacular array of countryside entertainment brought a bumper Bank Holiday crowd to the 78th Aylsham Show.

01.09.2026 40

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Bumper Bank Holiday crowd enjoys countryside fun at the Aylsham Show

A spectacular array of countryside entertainment brought a bumper Bank Holiday crowd to the 78th Aylsham Show.

01.09.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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'He would be so proud' - Late cattle farmer's family celebrate emotional show victory

The family of a respected Norfolk cattle farmer have proudly accepted a top Aylsham Show trophy in his memory - on the day before his funeral.

01.09.2026 40

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