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Long-term sickness across farming industry rises by 11%
Long-term sickness across the farming industry has increased by 11 percent year-on-year, the latest ONS data shows. More than 2.8 million workers…
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UK food firm Cranswick posts revenue growth to £2.6bn
UK food producer Cranswick has posted a near 12% increase in revenue to £2.6 billion, according to the firm's latest financial report. The Hull-based…
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Study explores crops like willow and alder to boost farm income
Researchers are exploring the potential of crops like willow and alder as alternative sources of income for farmers while boosting environmental…
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Defra raises small abattoir grant to £75,000 to help dwindling sector
The maximum grant amount available through the government's Smaller Abattoir Fund has increased from £60,000 to £75,000, Defra has confirmed. The…
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Defra quadruples SFI actions available to farmers
Defra has expanded the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer from 23 to 102 actions following a merger with Countryside Stewardship (CS) Mid…
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Prime lamb auction prices make strong impression at marts
After a firm start to the new season, prime lamb auction prices have made a strong impression at marts, averaging 436p/kg lwt in the second week of…
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Final call for Severn Trent's on-farm infrastructure project funding
Severn Trent is issuing a final call to farmers for all major infrastructure grant applications, as the funding window closes on 31 May 2024. Farmers…
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New grant of up to £500,000 to help farmers improve hen housing
A new grant worth up to £500,000 for hen housing will be available to laying hen and pullet farmers in England with flocks of 1,000 birds or more…
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Auction marts see overall turnover jump to £2.2 billion
Overall turnover in livestock markets across England and Wales reached well over £2.2 billion in 2023, up nearly £115 million on the year. The latest…
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Agri students reminded of bursary paying 75% of postgraduate fees
Bursaries which pay up to 75 percent of course fees for postgraduate agriculture students will close for applications next month. Prospective…
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