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<response><item><title>ICSA calls for extra funding for national dairy beef weighing scheme</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/icsa-calls-for-extra-funding-for-national-dairy-beef-weighing-scheme</link><description>Unsufficient calves funding</description><pubDate>2026-04-17 00:51:06</pubDate><guid>24704</guid></item><item><title>Mitas takes the lead in NTPA as official title sponsor</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/mitas-takes-the-lead-in-ntpa-as-official-title-sponsor</link><description>New partnership in North America</description><pubDate>2026-04-17 00:48:32</pubDate><guid>24703</guid></item><item><title>Student discovery could advance flood-resilient crops</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/student-discovery-could-advance-flood-resilient-crops</link><description>Aberystwyth University research</description><pubDate>2026-04-17 00:46:13</pubDate><guid>24702</guid></item><item><title>Leading Property Consultancy - rural team growth</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/leading-property-consultancy---rural-team-growth</link><description>Congratulations to Anna Collins</description><pubDate>2026-04-17 00:43:27</pubDate><guid>24701</guid></item><item><title>New products and fresh thinking at the Pig &amp; Poultry Fair</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/new-products-and-fresh-thinking-at-the-pig--poultry-fair</link><description>British Pig &amp; Poultry Fair on May 13-14</description><pubDate>2026-04-17 00:41:36</pubDate><guid>24700</guid></item><item><title>DEFRA: Call for evidence launches on pet flea and tick treatments in UK waterways </title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/defra-call-for-evidence-launches-on-pet-flea-and-tick-treatments-in-uk-waterways-</link><description>Ongoing research</description><pubDate>2026-04-17 00:40:08</pubDate><guid>24699</guid></item><item><title>  ICSA welcomes tb helpline but says supports still need to go further</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/--icsa-welcomes-tb-helpline-but-says-supports-still-need-to-go-further</link><description>Compensations still an issue</description><pubDate>2026-04-16 00:34:57</pubDate><guid>24698</guid></item><item><title>Defra opens latest ADOPT funding round to back farmer-led innovation</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/defra-opens-latest-adopt-funding-round-to-back-farmer-led-innovation</link><description>Making ideas become realities</description><pubDate>2026-04-16 00:32:35</pubDate><guid>24697</guid></item><item><title>First Milk CEO Shelagh Hancock to retire after ten years leading co-operative transformation</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/first-milk-ceo-shelagh-hancock-to-retire-after-ten-years-leading-co-operative-transformation</link><description>Wishing Shelagh Hancock all the best for the future</description><pubDate>2026-04-16 00:30:36</pubDate><guid>24696</guid></item><item><title>AMAZONE to showcase new Condor 02 and new spreader tech at Cereals 2026 </title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/amazone-to-showcase-new-condor-02-and-new-spreader-tech-at-cereals-2026-</link><description>AMAZONE stand (832) at Cereals 2026</description><pubDate>2026-04-16 00:27:51</pubDate><guid>24695</guid></item><item><title>New field trials mark the next step for genetically modified potatoes in Europe</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/new-field-trials-mark-the-next-step-for-genetically-modified-potatoes-in-europe</link><description>Growing more resilient potatoes</description><pubDate>2026-04-16 00:22:51</pubDate><guid>24694</guid></item><item><title>William Watkins follows in his grandfather's footsteps to become the new High Sheriff of Powys...</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/william-watkins-follows-in-his-grandfathers-footsteps-to-become-the-new-high-sheriff-of-powys</link><description>... and pledges to raise awareness of the pressures impacting farmers </description><pubDate>2026-04-16 00:19:03</pubDate><guid>24693</guid></item><item><title>Over 4,000 people flock to Meon Valley lambing days</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/over-4000-people-flock-to-meon-valley-lambing-days</link><description>Educating the public about farming life</description><pubDate>2026-04-16 00:16:59</pubDate><guid>24692</guid></item><item><title> Scattered insects offer practical boost to broiler welfare, new research shows</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/-scattered-insects-offer-practical-boost-to-broiler-welfare-new-research-shows</link><description>Welfare uplift for poultry producers</description><pubDate>2026-04-15 01:45:42</pubDate><guid>24691</guid></item><item><title>NSA begins final countdown to 2026 sheep farming showcase </title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/nsa-begins-final-countdown-to-2026-sheep-farming-showcase-</link><description>Tuesday 28th July / Three Counties Showground, Worcestershire</description><pubDate>2026-04-15 01:43:02</pubDate><guid>24690</guid></item><item><title>GOV.UK: Farming Innovation Investor Partnerships: helping new solutions reach farms</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/govuk-farming-innovation-investor-partnerships-helping-new-solutions-reach-farms</link><description>Investible innovations</description><pubDate>2026-04-15 01:40:19</pubDate><guid>24689</guid></item><item><title>Openfield Press Release: Openfield Strengthens Sustainability Strategy Through CNG Vehicle Trials</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/openfield-press-release-openfield-strengthens-sustainability-strategy-through-cng-vehicle-trials</link><description>Aim to decrease carbon emissions</description><pubDate>2026-04-15 01:32:20</pubDate><guid>24688</guid></item><item><title>Agrovista agronomist Fred Playford-Crane looks forward to his new career in Norfolk</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/agrovista-agronomist-fred-playford-crane-looks-forward-to-his-new-career-in-norfolk</link><description>Congratulations to Fred Playford-Crane</description><pubDate>2026-04-15 01:29:55</pubDate><guid>24687</guid></item><item><title>ICSA: Fuel Package Falls Short Of On-farm Reality</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/icsa-fuel-package-falls-short-of-on-farm-reality</link><description>Cash-flow issues for farmers</description><pubDate>2026-04-15 01:27:37</pubDate><guid>24686</guid></item><item><title>FAO: New research provides updated estimates on global forest-sector employment</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/fao-new-research-provides-updated-estimates-on-global-forest-sector-employment</link><description>'Forests employ approximately 42 million people worldwide'</description><pubDate>2026-04-15 01:26:07</pubDate><guid>24685</guid></item><item><title>DEFRA: Powering the farms of the future with £50 million tech investment </title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/defra-powering-the-farms-of-the-future-with-50-million-tech-investment-</link><description>'£50 million of public and private investment...'</description><pubDate>2026-04-14 14:44:03</pubDate><guid>24684</guid></item><item><title>DEFRA/EA: Crackdown on water companies delivers record funding to restore harm done to waterways</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/defraea-crackdown-on-water-companies-delivers-record-funding-to-restore-harm-done-to-waterways</link><description>Need of better performances</description><pubDate>2026-04-14 06:03:15</pubDate><guid>24683</guid></item><item><title>Purina Europe Announces Major Regenerative Agriculture Milestone</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/purina-europe-announces-major-regenerative-agriculture-milestone</link><description>Purina-supported programmes across Europe</description><pubDate>2026-04-14 05:58:48</pubDate><guid>24682</guid></item><item><title>SCOPS launches Blowfly Emergence Forecast to help sheep farmers stay ahead of flystrike risk</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/scops-launches-blowfly-emergence-forecast-to-help-sheep-farmers-stay-ahead-of-flystrike-risk</link><description>New support tool</description><pubDate>2026-04-14 05:48:21</pubDate><guid>24681</guid></item><item><title>EA: Campaign against water pollution continues with 96 investigations </title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/ea-campaign-against-water-pollution-continues-with-96-investigations-</link><description>Holding water companies to account for pollution</description><pubDate>2026-04-14 05:41:13</pubDate><guid>24680</guid></item><item><title>EA: Decade of transformation: Environment Agency marks £10 million milestone in fisheries restoration</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/ea-decade-of-transformation-environment-agency-marks-10-million-milestone-in-fisheries-restoration</link><description>Fisheries Improvement Programme (FIP)</description><pubDate>2026-04-14 05:38:17</pubDate><guid>24679</guid></item><item><title>FAO: Protracted Strait of Hormuz crisis could turn into global agrifood catastrophe</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/fao-protracted-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-could-turn-into-global-agrifood-catastrophe</link><description>Agrifood prices at risk</description><pubDate>2026-04-14 05:36:03</pubDate><guid>24678</guid></item><item><title>Three options for controlling buttercups in grassland this spring </title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/three-options-for-controlling-buttercups-in-grassland-this-spring-</link><description>Corteva grassland herbicide</description><pubDate>2026-04-13 00:14:40</pubDate><guid>24677</guid></item><item><title>DEFRA: Iconic golden eagles to make comeback in England </title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/defra-iconic-golden-eagles-to-make-comeback-in-england-</link><description>Recovery programme in the pipeline</description><pubDate>2026-04-13 00:11:46</pubDate><guid>24676</guid></item><item><title>DEFRA: Threatened species from turtle doves to rare diamond-backed spider set for major funding boost</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/defra-threatened-species-from-turtle-doves-to-rare-diamond-backed-spider-set-for-major-funding-boost</link><description>Wild Again: restoring England's wildlife</description><pubDate>2026-04-10 03:58:16</pubDate><guid>24675</guid></item><item><title>Corrie Energy Partners: Unlocking On-Farm Energy - Planning Reforms for Solar Trackers</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/corrie-energy-partners-unlocking-on-farm-energy---planning-reforms-for-solar-trackers</link><description>Planning consultation</description><pubDate>2026-04-10 00:50:35</pubDate><guid>24674</guid></item><item><title>M&amp;S invests £2.1bn to extend its commitment to British Lamb and Beef with decade-long contracts</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/ms-invests-21bn-to-extend-its-commitment-to-british-lamb-and-beef-with-decade-long-contracts</link><description>Commitment to sourcing British lamb &amp; beef</description><pubDate>2026-04-10 00:42:44</pubDate><guid>24673</guid></item><item><title>FAO:  Everything you ever wanted to know about rangelands and pastoralists</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/fao--everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-rangelands-and-pastoralists</link><description>Five insights into the landscapes and people that make a global difference</description><pubDate>2026-04-10 00:39:45</pubDate><guid>24672</guid></item><item><title> Apply for a Lowland Peat Water Discovery Grant</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/-apply-for-a-lowland-peat-water-discovery-grant</link><description>'Up to £4.5 million is available to help farmers...'</description><pubDate>2026-04-09 00:55:13</pubDate><guid>24671</guid></item><item><title> PGRO aims to take Yield Enhancement Network to the next level</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/-pgro-aims-to-take-yield-enhancement-network-to-the-next-level</link><description>Yield Enhancement Networks (YEN)</description><pubDate>2026-04-09 00:45:56</pubDate><guid>24670</guid></item><item><title>ICSA urges farmers to prepare for tb programme changes</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/icsa-urges-farmers-to-prepare-for-tb-programme-changes</link><description>Changes to the TB eradication programme from 13th April</description><pubDate>2026-04-09 00:44:10</pubDate><guid>24669</guid></item><item><title>NSA calls for honest debate over wildfire risks in upland areas </title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/nsa-calls-for-honest-debate-over-wildfire-risks-in-upland-areas-</link><description>Wildfires &amp; Uplands management</description><pubDate>2026-04-09 00:42:03</pubDate><guid>24668</guid></item><item><title>NPZ Uk : Maverick Winter Oilseed Rape Lives Up To Trailblazer Reputation</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/npz-uk--maverick-winter-oilseed-rape-lives-up-to-trailblazer-reputation</link><description>Robust and high yield</description><pubDate>2026-04-09 00:38:55</pubDate><guid>24667</guid></item><item><title>New NSA Central Region Manager welcomed to strengthen the voice of the UK sheep sector </title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/new-nsa-central-region-manager-welcomed-to-strengthen-the-voice-of-the-uk-sheep-sector-</link><description>Zoe Hatton new Regional Manager</description><pubDate>2026-04-08 01:13:17</pubDate><guid>24666</guid></item><item><title>Scotland’s food and drink sector makes its case to investors as record valuation signals untapped potential</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/scotlands-food-and-drink-sector-makes-its-case-to-investors-as-record-valuation-signals-untapped-potential</link><description>Record value of £24bn to the Scottish economy</description><pubDate>2026-04-08 01:11:28</pubDate><guid>24665</guid></item><item><title>AGROVISTA: New area sales manager roles for well known East Anglian agronomists</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/agrovista-new-area-sales-manager-roles-for-well-known-east-anglian-agronomists</link><description>Congratulations to Joe Howe and Will Brundle</description><pubDate>2026-04-08 01:09:08</pubDate><guid>24664</guid></item><item><title>Rare Breeds Survival Trust calls on Government to Act Following Removal of Support For Rare Cattle Original Populations</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/rare-breeds-survival-trust-calls-on-government-to-act-following-removal-of-support-for-rare-cattle-original-populations</link><description>The Original Populations are also at risk</description><pubDate>2026-04-08 01:06:40</pubDate><guid>24663</guid></item><item><title>DEFRA: Fertiliser survey; share your views</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/defra-fertiliser-survey-share-your-views</link><description>Closing date 15 April 2026</description><pubDate>2026-04-08 01:04:18</pubDate><guid>24662</guid></item><item><title>Strutt &amp; Parker press release: Average farmland prices remain stable, despite mood of caution</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/strutt--parker-press-release-average-farmland-prices-remain-stable-despite-mood-of-caution</link><description>Some sales delayed due to uncertainty with the inheritance tax</description><pubDate>2026-04-08 00:57:59</pubDate><guid>24661</guid></item><item><title> Pea trials aim to tackle costly UK virus losses </title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/-pea-trials-aim-to-tackle-costly-uk-virus-losses-</link><description>UK vining pea crops</description><pubDate>2026-04-07 15:35:05</pubDate><guid>24660</guid></item><item><title>DEFRA: Supply chain fairness: Groceries Code Adjudicator to move to Defra </title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/defra-supply-chain-fairness-groceries-code-adjudicator-to-move-to-defra-</link><description>'from DBT to Defra on 1 July 2026'</description><pubDate>2026-04-07 15:29:27</pubDate><guid>24659</guid></item><item><title>SRUC Bovine Health Hub to Launch at NBA Beef Expo 2026</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/sruc-bovine-health-hub-to-launch-at-nba-beef-expo-2026</link><description>Melton Mowbray on Saturday, 30th May 2026</description><pubDate>2026-04-07 15:27:29</pubDate><guid>24658</guid></item><item><title> MSU study highlights key drivers of potato beetle trends</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/-msu-study-highlights-key-drivers-of-potato-beetle-trends</link><description>A long‑term study from Michigan State University and the University of Wisconsin</description><pubDate>2026-04-07 00:25:48</pubDate><guid>24657</guid></item><item><title>New inheritance tax regime for farmers and family business owners comes into force</title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/new-inheritance-tax-regime-for-farmers-and-family-business-owners-comes-into-force</link><description>Further IHT reforms due in 2027</description><pubDate>2026-04-07 00:23:05</pubDate><guid>24656</guid></item><item><title>Largest ever Government investment in threatened species recovery </title><link>https://www.farming.co.uk/news/largest-ever-government-investment-in-threatened-species-recovery-</link><description>Protecting the native wildlife</description><pubDate>2026-04-03 10:36:06</pubDate><guid>24655</guid></item></response>
