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Farmers given force majeure clarification in new calf scheme rules
The Scottish government has issued further guidance as to how force majeure and an appeals process could be applied to new Scottish Suckler Beef…
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Labour's renewable energy plans could be 'life changing' for farmers
The new Labour government’s plans to expand renewable energy and generation schemes could be 'life changing' for farmers, experts say. Even farmers…
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NFU calls for ELMs to 'succeed in the hills' amid income drop concern
The NFU has called for the Environmental Land Management schemes (ELMs) to 'succeed in the hills' following concern over a possible drop in upland…
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Frontier Agriculture acquires Fengrain's asssetts after five-year relationship
Frontier Agriculture, the UK’s largest agronomy and grain marketing business, has now acquired the assets of Fengrain Ltd following a five-year…
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Meat sector warns many firms 'in for a shock' due to new Brexit fee
The first invoices for the new 'common user charge' for importing meat and plant products through Dover have started to land, with the sector warning…
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Farmers 'missing out on thousands' by prioritising ISAs over pensions
Farmers in their 50s and 60s could be missing out on thousands of pounds by continuing to prioritise ISAs over investing in pensions, according to…
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Farmers hiring seasonal workers reminded of pension duties
Farmers who employ temporary seasonal staff are being reminded they may risk a fine if they don’t comply with their legal pension duties. The warning…
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Tribunal decision paves way for 130% rise in rent for farmland masts
Telecommunications operators have been told they must increase the rent they pay landowners for rural mast agreements by more than 130%. The Upper…
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Lakeland Dairies confirms milk price rise for NI farmers
Lakeland Dairies, the largest cross-border dairy processor on the island of Ireland, has confirmed that the milk supplied for July will mean a price…
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NFU Mutual Charitable Trust unveils £500,000 for 11 rural causes
The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust has announced its first round of donations for 2024, totalling more than £500,000 for 11 rural causes across the UK…
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