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Farmers encouraged to plan ahead by looking at green projects
Farmers have been encouraged to plan ahead and look at green projects as the future of UK farming looks set to change. Various grants and funding are…
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Farm's ambitions to become Scotland's first producer of buffalo mozzarella
A farm which has plans to become the first Scottish producer of buffalo mozzarella is among eleven projects to receive a share of £3.6m. Projects…
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Family behind Riviera Produce crowned Cornwall's Farmers of the Year
The farming family behind Riviera Produce have been crowned Cornwall's overall Farmers of the Year for supporting the local economy. David, Suzanne…
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EU conditionally approves Bayer's acquisition of Monsanto
The European Commission has conditionally approved Bayer’s proposed acquisition of Monsanto. Bayer has now received approvals for the transaction…
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New ways of thinking and innovation will help farmers in 'new world that lies ahead'
Farmers will need to innovate to drive their businesses forward in the new world that lies ahead – which will mean considering new business…
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Farmers should be paid for services which benefit society, report states
Farmers should get paid for a range of benefits and services that society needs, such as healthy soils and clean water, according to a new report…
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Optimising farming systems stand out theme for 1st year of Scottish Monitor Farms
Optimising farming systems has emerged as the stand out theme of the first year of the Monitor Farm Scotland programme. Every one of the nine farms…
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Santa's grotto or Christmas fair? Farmers urged to be tax compliant with diversification
If you have Santa’s grotto in your field or a Christmas fair in your barn be sure you are tax compliant, according to chartered accountants. It’s…
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Gove's pledge to rid 'burdensome' policy sees Countryside Stewardship simplified
The Countryside Stewardship scheme will be simplified into four new streamlined offers which will launch in January, Defra Secretary Michael Gove has…
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Raw milk sales secure future of Welsh family farm
A vending machine dispensing raw milk produced by one of the last remaining pedigree Ayrshire herds in South East Wales has helped to secure the…
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