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£253m warning as salinity threatens productive Lincolnshire farmland
Saltwater flooding could leave farmers on some of Lincolnshire's most productive land with fewer profitable crops to grow, with new modelling…
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Conservatives push PM to scrap farm inheritance tax changes
Pressure is building on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reverse controversial farm inheritance tax changes in the autumn budget on 28 October. Shadow…
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Countryside Alliance demands 'rural reset' over 27 policies
The Countryside Alliance is calling for a “rural reset” with government after identifying 27 policies it says have hit farmers, rural businesses and…
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NFU backs recycled packaging checks but warns farmers over costs
The NFU has backed tougher checks on recycled plastic packaging, but warned that farmers and growers must not be left carrying the cost or…
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Almost 1,300 Scottish BPS claims delayed by farm grant checks
Almost 1,300 Scottish Basic Payment Scheme claims remain unresolved because of outstanding Future Farming Investment Scheme verification, as NFU…
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NFU calls for loan and fallen stock support for struggling farms
The NFU is asking ministers to introduce 12-month working-capital loans and support with fallen stock costs as farmers contend with drought losses…
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NI growers face 2027 uncertainty over Protein Aid Scheme
Northern Ireland growers face a 2027 planning headache as uncertainty hangs over the future of the Protein Aid Scheme. The current programme supports…
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Growers take water security fight to House of Lords
UK fruit and vegetable growers are demanding urgent action on agricultural water storage as worsening drought conditions put domestic food production…
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Defra launches £30m drive to get farmers working together
Organisations that help farmers work together can now apply for a share of Defra’s £30 million Farmer Collaboration Fund, with successful delivery…
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First Milk lifts October milk price to 39p per litre
First Milk will raise its October manufacturing standard litre to 39p per litre after announcing a further 3.15ppl increase for members. The…
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