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Government ramps up outbreak strategy as farmers' fears grow over pig disease

Government ramps up outbreak strategy as farmers' fears grow over pig disease

The government has ramped up measures to protect East Anglia's pig farms from a potentially devastating outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).

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Landowners' leader highlights farming concerns over tax, nature and energy projects

Landowners' leader highlights farming concerns over tax, nature and energy projects

A national landowners' leader highlighted concerns over inheritance tax, nature incentives and the impact of major energy projects while meeting...

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Water is 'the new gold' as major farm estate trials drip irrigation for onions

Water is 'the new gold' as major farm estate trials drip irrigation for onions

Drip irrigation and soil monitoring technology have been deployed to help a major East Anglian farming estate manage its water - an...

16.05.2026 10

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Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist set to judge young farmers' award

Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist set to judge young farmers' award

Singing Norfolk farmer and Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist Ben Brooke has been named among the judges for the national Young Farmers' Club (YFC)...

16.05.2026 10

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Nature minister praises environmental ambitions at Norfolk 'habitat bank'

Nature minister praises environmental ambitions at Norfolk 'habitat bank'

The minister for nature has praised a Norfolk wildlife scheme demonstrating how environmental recovery and economic growth can go hand in hand.

15.05.2026 10

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Tony Martin's infamous Norfolk farm is up for sale for £1.378m

Tony Martin's infamous Norfolk farm is up for sale for £1.378m

The infamous Norfolk farm once owned by Tony Martin is up for sale for £1.378m - along with the remote, ramshackle farmhouse where he shot dead a...

15.05.2026 9

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Royal Norfolk Show 2026 promises a multicultural carnival vibe - and free parking

Royal Norfolk Show 2026 promises a multicultural carnival vibe - and free parking

This summer's Royal Norfolk Show promises to be "the most diverse and inclusive ever" - with a multicultural carnival atmosphere and free parking for...

13.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Royal Norfolk Show 2026 promises a multicultural carnival vibe - and free parking

Royal Norfolk Show 2026 promises a multicultural carnival vibe - and free parking

This summer's Royal Norfolk Show promises to be "the most diverse and inclusive ever" - with a multicultural carnival atmosphere and free parking for...

13.05.2026 8

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Career-boosting programme aims to open doors for young farming professionals

Career-boosting programme aims to open doors for young farming professionals

A career development programme is now open to help young farmers and agricultural professionals find their feet in the industry.

12.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Career-boosting programme aims to open doors for young farming professionals

Career-boosting programme aims to open doors for young farming professionals

A career development programme is now open to help young farmers and agricultural professionals find their feet in the industry.

12.05.2026 10

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Farmers will meet to discuss the impact of deer on agriculture

Farmers will meet to discuss the impact of deer on agriculture

A leading conservationist will discuss the impact of deer on agriculture during a free farmers' breakfast meeting next month.

09.05.2026 10

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Water strategies in the spotlight as farmers grapple with dry spring weather

Water strategies in the spotlight as farmers grapple with dry spring weather

A north Norfolk estate has demonstrated the pivotal importance of its long-term water strategy as parched farms across the region grapple with the dry...

09.05.2026 10

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Farmer leaves South African vineyard behind to nurture nature in Norfolk

Farmer leaves South African vineyard behind to nurture nature in Norfolk

A Norfolk farmer has left a South African vineyard behind to create an oasis for nature on his land near Wymondham - using private money from...

08.05.2026 10

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Malt firm wins global award for plastic bag recycling scheme

A Norfolk-based maltster has won a global award for its "industry first" environmental scheme which is recycling waste plastic sacks into useful...

07.05.2026 20

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Norfolk countryside leader laments 'deeply depressing' mega solar farms

The figurehead of a Norfolk countryside charity has lamented the "deeply depressing" growth of massive solar farms across the county.

07.05.2026 10

Eastern Daily Press

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Norfolk countryside leader laments 'deeply depressing' mega solar farms

The figurehead of a Norfolk countryside charity has lamented the "deeply depressing" growth of massive solar farms across the county.

07.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Singing farmer hopes choir's Britain's Got Talent fame can lift rural communities

A singing Norfolk farmer hopes his choir's TV fame on Britain's Got Talent can put the spotlight on rural communities - and raise awareness of their...

02.05.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Singing farmer hopes choir's Britain's Got Talent fame can lift rural communities

A singing Norfolk farmer hopes his choir's TV fame on Britain's Got Talent can put the spotlight on rural communities - and raise awareness of their...

02.05.2026 20

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Farmers welcome new police powers to tackle agricultural machinery thefts

Norfolk farming leaders have welcomed new police powers to help tackle the scourge of machinery theft.

01.05.2026 10

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Science breakthrough offers new hope of saving ash trees from killer disease

A fast-track method of breeding disease-resistant ash trees has been pioneered by Norfolk researchers battling to save the species from a killer...

30.04.2026 20

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Science breakthrough offers new hope of saving ash trees from killer disease

A fast-track method of breeding disease-resistant ash trees has been pioneered by Norfolk researchers battling to save the species from a killer...

30.04.2026 10

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Try this! Former England rugby star's family farm launches 'Scrum and Bun' burger van

Former England rugby star Tom Youngs and his cousin George are tackling a meaty new venture - by opening a burger van at their Norfolk family farm.

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Norwich Evening News

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Try this! Former England rugby star's family farm launches 'Scrum and Bun' burger van

Former England rugby star Tom Youngs and his cousin George are tackling a meaty new venture - by opening a burger van at their Norfolk family farm.

30.04.2026 10

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Rare 1960s tractor tops the bidding at 'massive' £2.4m vintage machinery auction

A rare 1960s tractor fetched the top price as an East Anglian auction firm's first vintage machine sale of the year grossed £2.4m after a global...

30.04.2026 10

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Free social event aims to bring Norfolk's farming communities together

Rural charities have joined forces to organise a free social event aiming to bring Norfolk's farming and countryside communities together.

29.04.2026 10

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New inheritance tax rules could stop landowners planting trees, warn rural groups

New inheritance tax rules are deterring investment in new woodland and threatening the government's tree planting targets, say rural campaigners.

29.04.2026 10

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Epic team effort helps rural agency raise £40,000 for farming charity

Epic fundraising treks have helped a Norfolk-based rural property and business consultancy to raise more than £40,000 for a farming charity.

29.04.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

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Epic team effort helps rural agency raise £40,000 for farming charity

Epic fundraising treks have helped a Norfolk-based rural property and business consultancy to raise more than £40,000 for a farming charity.

29.04.2026 10

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Wildlife trust offers free bird surveys for farms and country estates

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is offering free bird surveys for farmers, large estates and private nature reserves.

25.04.2026 10

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Pioneering poultry farmer who is leading the bird flu battle wins top industry award

A trailblazing Norfolk poultry farmer who is leading the battle against bird flu has won a major industry accolade for his outstanding contribution to...

25.04.2026 10

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Pioneering poultry farmer who is leading the bird flu battle wins top industry award

A trailblazing Norfolk poultry farmer who is leading the battle against bird flu has won a major industry accolade for his outstanding contribution to...

25.04.2026 20

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£3m Food Hall launch dominates finances in a 'transformative' year for showground

The launch of the £3m Norfolk Food Hall has carved out an expected financial deficit during a "positive and transformative" year for the owners of...

24.04.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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£3m Food Hall launch dominates finances in a 'transformative' year for showground

The launch of the £3m Norfolk Food Hall has carved out an expected financial deficit during a "positive and transformative" year for the owners of...

24.04.2026 10

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Farmers' leader voices fears over war's impact on fuel, fertiliser and food inflation

A national agricultural leader has warned Norfolk farmers of deepening concerns over the cost and availability of fuel and fertilisers due to the...

24.04.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

Chris Hill

Farmers' leader voices fears over war's impact on fuel, fertiliser and food inflation

A national agricultural leader has warned Norfolk farmers of deepening concerns over the cost and availability of fuel and fertilisers due to the...

24.04.2026 10

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Bishop of Norwich 'surprised and honoured' to be named Royal Norfolk Show president

The Bishop of Norwich has been appointed president of the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association (RNAA) - making him the proud figurehead of this...

24.04.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Bishop of Norwich 'surprised and honoured' to be named Royal Norfolk Show president

The Bishop of Norwich has been appointed president of the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association (RNAA) - making him the proud figurehead of this...

24.04.2026 10

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'Significant' west Norfolk arable farm up for sale with £6.3m price tag

A "significant" west Norfolk arable farm is up for sale with a guide price of £6.3m - and it is expected to attract a wide array of potential buyers.

24.04.2026 10

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Dyson Farming's head of research will bring innovation insights to East Anglia

East Anglia's farmers can gain innovation insights from one of the nation's largest agricultural businesses at an event at Halesworth Golf Club.

22.04.2026 20

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Schools offered a chance to win Bishop of Norwich's £1,000 nature prize

Schools with nature gardens, eco-clubs, wildlife groups, vegetable plots or recycling teams could be the next winner of a £1,000 prize from the...

19.04.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Schools offered a chance to win Bishop of Norwich's £1,000 nature prize

Schools with nature gardens, eco-clubs, wildlife groups, vegetable plots or recycling teams could be the next winner of a £1,000 prize from the...

19.04.2026 10

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Farmland gifted to charity to help young people find their feet in the industry

A piece of Derbyshire farmland has been gifted to a Norfolk-based charity - creating a legacy which will help support young people starting out in...

17.04.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Young farmers' new dog show will put beloved pets to the test at the showground

Dog owners can discover if their pet is the prettiest, scruffiest or most talented in Norfolk at a new event raising vital funds for the county's...

17.04.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Young farmers' new dog show will put beloved pets to the test at the showground

Dog owners can discover if their pet is the prettiest, scruffiest or most talented in Norfolk at a new event raising vital funds for the county's...

17.04.2026 10

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Council election candidates are urged to champion Norfolk farmers

Farming leaders are urging all council candidates to champion Norfolk’s vital farming industry ahead of next month’s local elections.

17.04.2026 20

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Farmland gifted to charity to help young people find their feet in the industry

A piece of Derbyshire farmland has been gifted to a Norfolk-based charity - creating a legacy which will help support young people starting out in...

17.04.2026 10

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Flower farm's vivid new venture offers a chance to pick your own tulips

A dazzling rainbow of spring colours will bring visitors to a Norfolk flower farm as it rekindles its heritage by launching a "pick your own" tulips...

16.04.2026 10

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Rare 1960s tractor will be the star at 'enormous' £1.5m vintage machine auction

A coveted rare tractor from the 1960s will be the "star of the show" when a major East Anglian vintage machine auction returns this month.

16.04.2026 20

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Farmer shocked to spot rare white storks for the first time in 27 years

A Norfolk farmer was "shocked" to spot a pair of rare white storks following his tractor for the first time in 27 years.

15.04.2026 20

Norwich Evening News

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Farmer shocked to spot rare white storks for the first time in 27 years

A Norfolk farmer was "shocked" to spot a pair of rare white storks following his tractor for the first time in 27 years.

15.04.2026 10

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