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Farmers heavily reliant on farms to fund retirement, survey says
British farmers are heavily reliant on their farms to fund their future retirement, according to a new survey published today. The findings reveal…
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First Milk increases July milk price by 0.8ppl
First Milk has announced that its milk price will rise by a further 0.8 pence per litre for July 2024. The move means the UK processor's milk price…
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Arla announces milk price increase for June
Arla's price for its British farmer suppliers for June 2024 will increase for both conventional and organic milk, the co-op has confirmed. For June…
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Muller increases July 2024 milk price by 1p per litre
Dairy processor Muller has announced a further milk price rise of 1p per litre for its farmer suppliers, starting from 1 July 2024. Farmers supplying…
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Defra releases details of new £22m hen housing grant
The government has released new details of its new £22 million grant for laying hens and pullet housing, with an overall aim to boost health and…
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Farmers face uncertainty as Mona Dairy closes cheese factory
More than 30 farmers face uncertainty after Welsh cheesemaker Mona Dairy announced its Anglesey factory cannot 'keep functioning in its current…
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Defra expands Farming Recovery Fund for flood-hit farmers
Defra has announced further support for farmers hit by flooding and wet weather, with £50mn to be issued as part of the now expanded Farming Recovery…
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Farmers encouraged to address farm minimum wage challenge
Farmers who have identified an issue with paying below the minimum wage due to longer working hours could find solutions by thinking outside the box…
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Farmers given new funding to tackle endemic livestock diseases
The government has announced new funding for farmers to tackle bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) and a range of health conditions in sheep. At the recent…
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Decline in wool volumes sees reduction in returns for farmers
A fall in wool volumes in 2023 have impacted returns this year by around 7p per kg, British Wool has said amid 'difficult times' for the sector. The…
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