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Pioneering bean buyback scheme launched by Mole Valley Farmers
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Mole Valley Farmers has worked closely with leading seeds specialists, Cope Seeds, to ensure the selected varieties provide an excellent agronomic value for the growers
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Star-studded Mixed Open will be highlight of rearranged Tiverton point-to-point
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A high quality entry of pointers will see their stamina put to the test at Chipley Park, Donna Harris reports
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New grazing guide offers tips for farmers to boost pasture productivity and save money
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The Great Grazing Guide is a collaboration between the Prince's Countryside Fund (PCF) and McDonald's UK
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Farmland values in England reach record high
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Strutt & Parker's Farmland Database reveals that demand for the most desirable arable and pasture land is outstripping supply in the South West region
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Maximising beef cattle returns will be crucial as input costs soar, report warns
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Market prices are also likely to ease as shoppers cut back on expensive meats
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Devon County Show manager moves to pastures new
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Lisa Moore who has been assistant show manager for the past year, will lead the team for 2023
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Plans revealed for new regenerative farming conference in Devon
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Farmers are being urged to mark Rootstock in their diaries
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Devon farmers being 'left at the mercy of rising costs'
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Richard Foord MP said it is a 'pressing danger'
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Dartmoor ponies helping with conservation in Norfolk
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They will provide a natural way to manage vital wildlife habitat
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Devon dairy farmers shortlisted for hugely prestigious Gold Cup
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The winner of the 2022 NMR / RABDF Gold Cup will be announced next year
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Devon's first generation farmers who are helping to keep rare sheep breed alive
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Getting the keys to their own farm has been a long time coming for Ricky and Lyn Rennie
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Farming mum writes cook book for busy parents struggling with rising costs
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Sales of the book will help raise money for the Farming Community Network (FCN) charity
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Farming Devon mum helps others access mental health support
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Recent survey findings have highlighted concerns about the mental health and wellbeing of farming women. Devon dairy farmer Holly Atkinson is taking the matter into her own hands
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Free workshops help farmers and landowners plan grant payment changes
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Titled “Navigating the Agricultural Transition”, the sessions provide a comprehensive overview of the coming changes
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Riverford to give struggling families free veg in cost of living crisis
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Thousands of people will benefit from a glut of more than 30,000 vegetables, thanks to organic veg box company Riverford
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Australian trade talks threat to region's farmers, says Devon MP
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Mr Foord called for MPs to have a stronger say in the terms of new trade deals
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Moratorium looks the one to beat at Dunsmore point-to-point
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Point-to-point racing correspondent and tipster, Donna Harris, shares her winning selections ahead of Saturday's Dunsmore Racing Club fixture
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Devon farmer praised by NFU and MP during Back British Farming Day
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This year the NFU has introduced the Community Farming Heroes award to celebrate the farmers who have gone above and beyond
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Farm innovation event aims to help agriculture in Devon
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Its aim will be to connect farmers and other agricultural businesses with agri-tech developers and research organisations
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South West farmers come out on top at Agrifest
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Beef and lamb producers from across the country travelled to Exeter for the one-day event
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Devon's Black Farmer says big landowners should hand over land to diverse farmers
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He says institutions like the Church of England should give land to people from diverse, non-farming backgrounds
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Devon racehorse makes miracle recovery after near-fatal freak accident
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It was touch and go whether Roc The Motion would survive
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North Devon sheep farmers celebrated as American market brings British lamb boost
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300 million US consumers will soon be able to enjoy the United Kingdom’s world-renowned lamb
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West MP says EU style farming will save agriculture
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Before Brexit UK farmers were receiving more than £3 billion a year in EU support under a much-criticised, acreage-based system
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