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Wednesday 7 February: farming productivity, Xylella, plastic waste, and deposit return schemes

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New £60 million fund for farming productivity Today Minister Eustice announced a new  £60 million grant scheme for farmers to bid for cash to buy new farm equipment at this year’s Dairy Tech event in Stoneleigh. Speaking to the audience …

Monday 5 February: Environment Secretary's Scotland visit, emissions from ships, and bird flu

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Secretary of State meets farmers, growers and rural businesses in visit to Scotland Environment Secretary Michael Gove spent an action-packed three days in Scotland this weekend, visiting a number of businesses and operations important to the Scottish rural economy. Attending …