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Rural campaigners slam removal of furnished holiday let tax support
Abolishing the furnished holiday lettings (FHL) tax regime will punish diversified farming businesses, rural campaigners have warned. It comes as the…
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First Milk increases September milk price by 1p per litre
First Milk has announced that its milk price will see an increase of 1 pence per litre for September 2024. The move means the UK processor's milk…
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Sharp decline in dairy producers as pressure continues
Hundreds of dairy farmers have quit the industry this year due in part to continued inflationary pressure on key inputs, AHDB's latest survey shows…
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Contract agreed for 2025-2026 UK sugar beet crop
NFU Sugar and British Sugar have concluded negotiations and agreed a deal for the 2025-2026 sugar beet contract. Growers are being offered numerous…
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DAERA criticised by union for announcing 'drastic' digital move
NI's Department of Agriculture (DAERA) has been criticised for their 'drastic' announcement that they will be moving solely to digital communication…
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Diversification remains 'essential' to long-term farm security
Slow economic growth and high inflation have emphasised the continuing importance of diversification for farms and rural estates, a new report says…
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Farmers urged to check insurance cover for temporary glamping sites
A year on from a law change allowing farmers to profit more easily from glamping revenues, an insurance expert is reminding them to check health and…
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NFU acquires property planning company Woolf Bond
The NFU has acquired planning company Woolf Bond as part of its strategy to bolster income and increase the offer for its farmer members. The union…
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AHDB updates potential benefits of SFI stacking options for farmers
Information on how farmers can combine various Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) actions to help boost income has been updated by AHDB, but it…
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Green groups call on new government to 'significantly' boost farm budget
Environmental groups have called on the new Labour government to 'significantly' boost the agricultural budget in order to meet nature and climate…
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