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Norwich scientists win £1.6m for 'world-class' crop research glasshouse project

Norwich scientists win £1.6m for 'world-class' crop research glasshouse project

Two Norwich plant science institutes have been awarded £1.6m to help create a "world-class centre of research excellence" focused on crop resilience...

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Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Proud 15-year-old farmer celebrates success at national competition

Proud 15-year-old farmer celebrates success at national competition

A 15-year-old Norfolk farmer is proudly celebrating a prize-winning performance at a national competition.

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Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Norwich scientists win £1.6m for 'world-class' crop research glasshouse project

Norwich scientists win £1.6m for 'world-class' crop research glasshouse project

Two Norwich plant science institutes have been awarded £1.6m to help create a "world-class centre of research excellence" focused on crop resilience...

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Eastern Daily Press

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'Best in class' farms are in demand as land sales rise across East of England

'Best in class' farms are in demand as land sales rise across East of England

Farmers with ambitions to expand their businesses are driving demand as the East of England's rising farmland market bucks national trends, said rural...

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Fire crews salute farmers for helping battle blazes in tinder-dry fields

Fire crews salute farmers for helping battle blazes in tinder-dry fields

Firefighters have praised Norfolk farmers for their "invaluable support" in helping to battle field blazes and wildfires during the ongoing heatwave.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Fire crews salute farmers for helping battle blazes in tinder-dry fields

Fire crews salute farmers for helping battle blazes in tinder-dry fields

Firefighters have praised Norfolk farmers for their "invaluable support" in helping to battle field blazes and wildfires during the ongoing heatwave.

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Norwich Evening News

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Thousands flock to historic Wayland Show as it celebrates landmark 150th year

Thousands flock to historic Wayland Show as it celebrates landmark 150th year

Thousands of visitors helped the Wayland Show celebrate its landmark 150th year in style at a sun-drenched showground in Watton.

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Wayland Show will mark 150th year with a special countryside celebration

The Wayland Show is gearing up for a special summer celebration of countryside entertainment as it returns for its landmark 150th year.

19.07.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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From war machines to tractor tech - military veterans bring skills into farm sector

A Norfolk farm machinery firm is helping armed forces veterans to bring their military skills into the agricultural industry - two contrasting careers...

18.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

From war machines to tractor tech - military veterans bring skills into farm sector

A Norfolk farm machinery firm is helping armed forces veterans to bring their military skills into the agricultural industry - two contrasting careers...

18.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Inspiring farmer overcomes family losses to build her award-winning business

An inspirational farmer who overcame heartbreaking family losses to launch a determined sustainability drive has been crowned Norfolk's "Best Woman in...

18.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk MP urges new prime minister to unlock economic potential of countryside

A Norfolk MP has backed calls for the new prime minister to renew his party's approach to rural policy in order to unlock the economic potential of...

16.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Village's young farmers are the pride of Norfolk at national hockey tournament

A Norfolk village's Young Farmers' Club has claimed a proud podium finish while representing the county at a national hockey tournament.

16.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Farmers forced to stop irrigating drought-damaged crops as heatwave hits harvest

Frustrated farmers have been banned from abstracting water from the river system in parts of East Anglia - leaving them unable to irrigate...

15.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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UEA researcher uses African expertise to help Norfolk farms adapt to a hotter climate

A UEA researcher from Malawi is using her expertise of African agriculture to explore how crops such as beans, peas and lentils could help boost the...

15.07.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

UEA researcher uses African expertise to help Norfolk farms adapt to a hotter climate

A UEA researcher from Malawi is using her expertise of African agriculture to explore how crops such as beans, peas and lentils could help boost the...

15.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Soaring demand for used tractors drives auction sales up by 85pc to £23m

An East Anglian auction firm sold second-hand tractors and agricultural machinery worth more than £23m in the second quarter of 2026 - as rising...

14.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Could appetite for better food make 'tomorrow’s table' look more like the 1940s?

Consumer appetite for better food with increased nutritional value and protein content could make "tomorrow's table" look more like something from the...

13.07.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Historic Norfolk estate looks to the future with food hub and farm shop plans

A historic estate with roots in the agricultural revolution is embracing new ideas to secure its future - including a planned farm shop and food hub...

11.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Award-winning £1.65m Norfolk vineyard sold to former Essex farmer

An award-winning Norfolk vineyard has been sold to a former farmer with three decades of agricultural expertise - and a passion for wine.

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Norwich Evening News

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Farmers fear 50m-wide cable corridor for solar project will 'cut our farm in two'

Farmers fear the 50m-wide cable corridor from a vast neighbouring solar development will "cut our farm in two" - preventing dairy cattle accessing up...

11.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Award-winning £1.65m Norfolk vineyard sold to former Essex farmer

An award-winning Norfolk vineyard has been sold to a former farmer with three decades of agricultural expertise - and a passion for wine.

11.07.2026 20

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Farmer to sell 'wonderfully historic' vintage tractors he collected for 60 years

A "wonderfully historic" collection of rare vintage tractors and farm machinery amassed by a Norfolk farmer for nearly 60 years is set to go under the...

09.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Science breakthrough bolsters farmers' genetic defences against slimy crop pest

Norfolk crop scientists have made a breakthrough which could open the door for the development of new slug-resistant wheat varieties.

07.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Science breakthrough bolsters farmers' genetic defences against slimy crop pest

Norfolk crop scientists have made a breakthrough which could open the door for the development of new slug-resistant wheat varieties.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Record demand for turkeys and chickens prompts call for more free-range farms

Record demand for free-range chickens and seasonal turkeys has prompted a Norfolk poultry company to call for more farmers to rear its birds.

06.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Water investment is 'mission critical' for Norfolk's £2.3bn agri-food economy

Investing in water management is "mission critical" in protecting Norfolk’s £2.3bn agri-food economy and stabilising food prices, says a major new...

04.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Half of £60m nature-friendly farming fund is allocated within first three days

Farmers have snapped up half the money available for the government’s flagship environmental payments scheme - within the first three days of the...

03.07.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Harvest begins with 'disappointing' yields as dry weather and virus hit barley crops

The 2026 harvest has begun at Norfolk's champion farm - where "disappointing" early barley yields are down by 15-20pc due to a lack of rainfall and...

03.07.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Farming students from across Europe compete in Norfolk for AgroChallenge title

Farming students from a Norfolk college welcomed their counterparts from countries across Europe to compete in a major international skills contest.

03.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Farming students from across Europe compete in Norfolk for AgroChallenge title

Farming students from a Norfolk college welcomed their counterparts from countries across Europe to compete in a major international skills contest.

03.07.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Wimbledon serves up the strawberries - but can robots really tell if they're ripe?

As summer strawberries hit the courts at Wimbledon, a Norwich university study has revealed that "camera tricks" could be misleading farm robots about...

03.07.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Wimbledon serves up the strawberries - but can robots really tell if they're ripe?

As summer strawberries hit the courts at Wimbledon, a Norwich university study has revealed that "camera tricks" could be misleading farm robots about...

03.07.2026 20

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Farmers snap up a quarter of £60m nature payments fund within first 24 hours

Farmers have snapped up a quarter of the money available for the government's flagship environmental payments scheme - on the first day of...

02.07.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Top farming firms harness data, teams and tech to navigate 'turbulent times'

Major farming companies have listed data analysis, empowering skilled teams and adopting the right technologies among their key strategies to sustain...

02.07.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Revamped nursery site's new kitchen, bakery and farm shop hosts summer pop-ups

Summer pizza nights and pop-up food events are offering a tantalising taste of the new kitchen, bakery and farm shop being built at the former Corners...

02.07.2026 30

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Farm machine club celebrates 80 years of innovation at the Royal Norfolk Show

The Norfolk Farm Machinery Club (Normac) has celebrated 80 years of agricultural innovation at the Royal Norfolk Show.

26.06.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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New Defra minister hears farmers' concerns during Royal Norfolk Show visit

Norfolk farming leaders met newly-appointed farming minister Stephen Morgan at the Royal Norfolk Show to discuss "concerns and opportunities" facing...

26.06.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

New Defra minister hears farmers' concerns during Royal Norfolk Show visit

Norfolk farming leaders met newly-appointed farming minister Stephen Morgan at the Royal Norfolk Show to discuss "concerns and opportunities" facing...

26.06.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

Chris Hill

Farm machine club celebrates 80 years of innovation at the Royal Norfolk Show

The Norfolk Farm Machinery Club (Normac) has celebrated 80 years of agricultural innovation at the Royal Norfolk Show.

26.06.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Rural business champions revealed at Royal Norfolk Show awards ceremony

A teenage farmer preserving a rare breed of cattle, a pioneering vineyard and a popular community hub are among the winners of the 2026 Norfolk Rural...

26.06.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Rural business champions revealed at Royal Norfolk Show awards ceremony

A teenage farmer preserving a rare breed of cattle, a pioneering vineyard and a popular community hub are among the winners of the 2026 Norfolk Rural...

26.06.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Inspirational 'Women in Agriculture' celebrated at Royal Norfolk Show

The "remarkable" achievements and leadership of Women in Agriculture were celebrated at a special ceremony at the Royal Norfolk Show.

26.06.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Inspirational 'Women in Agriculture' celebrated at Royal Norfolk Show

The "remarkable" achievements and leadership of Women in Agriculture were celebrated at a special ceremony at the Royal Norfolk Show.

26.06.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Britain's Got Talent winner talks about farming issues at Royal Norfolk Show

A singing farmer who found fame on Britain's Got Talent has raised awareness of rural challenges at the Royal Norfolk Show.

26.06.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Britain's Got Talent winner talks about farming issues at Royal Norfolk Show

A singing farmer who found fame on Britain's Got Talent has raised awareness of rural challenges at the Royal Norfolk Show.

26.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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750 years of loyal farming service is honoured at Royal Norfolk Show

Loyal dedication to the farming industry totalling almost 750 years was honoured with long service awards at the Royal Norfolk Show.

25.06.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

750 years of loyal farming service is honoured at Royal Norfolk Show

Loyal dedication to the farming industry totalling almost 750 years was honoured with long service awards at the Royal Norfolk Show.

25.06.2026 20

Eastern Daily Press

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Centurion the bull claims victory as supreme cattle champion at Royal Norfolk Show

A Hereford bull named Centurion has vanquished his opposition to claim the supreme cattle champion's trophy at the Royal Norfolk Show.

25.06.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Centurion the bull claims victory as supreme cattle champion at Royal Norfolk Show

A Hereford bull named Centurion has vanquished his opposition to claim the supreme cattle champion's trophy at the Royal Norfolk Show.

25.06.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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