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Young entrant given chance to becoming farm business partner
A fifth generation Welsh sheep and beef farm has resolved a succession conundrum by bringing a young farmer into the business as a partner. Ben…
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Final chance for farms to claim free support to access SFI
Farmers have one final chance to claim free support to help them get ready for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI). The Royal Countryside Fund’s…
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Farmers urged to check insurance for temporary workers during harvest
An agricultural expert has warned farmers they could face costly claims, fines and prosecutions if temporary workers employed during harvest are…
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Data shows increase in available farmland while market stabilises
A notable increase in farmland available for purchase in the second quarter of 2024 has created a more stable market, moving past the frenetic…
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New support for Welsh farmers in 2025 in run up to SFS roll out
The Welsh government has confirmed a number of schemes to support farmers before the Sustainable Farming Scheme is introduced in 2026. The 2025…
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Tax implications for farming under the new government
Now that the dust has settled, accountant Saffery has taken a look at the tax implications for farming and rural sector under the new Labour…
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Positives for dairy sector despite unprecedented year, report says
There are several positives offering welcome news for the dairy sector following the unprecedented challenges over the past 12 months. This is…
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Carbon scheme Soil Capital doubles farmer payments for 2024
A soil carbon scheme has this year paid more than 800 farmers in the UK, France and Belgium for greener farming practices, up from 400 in 2022. In…
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Mole Valley Farmers posts group operating loss of £7.6m
Mole Valley Farmers has posted a group operating loss of £7.6m due to a series of challenges, including surging costs and an IT failure. The…
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Farming incomes in England fell by over £1 billion last year
Farming incomes in England plummeted by over £1 billion last year, according to the latest government statistics. Total Income from Farming (TIFF)…
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