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Alpaca business grows thanks to seven-figure funding from Clydesdale Bank
A Buckinghamshire couple are set to grow their innovative alpaca farm business thanks to seven-figure funding support from Clydesdale Bank. Husband…
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'Increasing tax assault on people with extra dwellings': Government clamps down on investors
The government is clamping down on property investors, which could have significant implications for diversified farmers and rural estates. "In the…
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Developers suffer from lack of funding as agricultural to residential property conversions fall
The number of agricultural to residential property conversions in England has dropped by 24% over the last year, from 563 in Q2 2015 to 413 in Q1…
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Landowners advised to diversify as agricultural land values cool
As agricultural land values continue to cool, owners seeking the best return on their property investment are advised to diversify to achieve the…
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UN focuses on technology in farming: 'ICT helps crop growth monitoring, field management and harvests'
Promoting sustainable agriculture requires a renewed focus on innovation and investment in research, technology and capacity development, the UN's…
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Income and diversification appeals to northern UK farmers
When Iggesund Paperboard’s Workington Mill in Cumbria, UK, took the decision to invest in a bio mass boiler in order to switch its energy sourcing…
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Pembrokeshire farm highlights benefits of solar power but stresses improvement to infrastructure
A beef and sheep farming family from Pembrokeshire have highlighted the benefits of solar power to their business but stressed the importance of…
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Farmers see lowest average profit since 2003
It’s time for farmers to ride out the financial climate and look at costs and efficiencies, say leading chartered accountants Duncan & Toplis. Duncan…
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New report shows issues and benefits of alternative sources of income for farmers
A new report has been published outlining the issues that agricultural businesses need to tackle ahead of diversifying. The report is the latest in…
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'European programmes to deliver millions for rural and coastal Wales'
The Minister will be at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea for the official start-of-term event of two European programmes, the Welsh Government Rural…
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