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Average price of bare agricultural land hits new all-time high
The average price of bare agricultural land in England and Wales hit a new all-time high of £9,250 per acre in the first quarter of 2024. Farmland…
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Strong beef prices gave support to farmers as fertiliser prices surged
Strong beef prices gave support to farmers as the sector had to battle huge inflation in key input costs, new analysis by AHDB shows. Looking at the…
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Profit and turnover fall at Lakeland Dairies after 'challenging year'
Lakeland Dairies, the largest cross-border dairy processor on the island of Ireland, has announced that its turnover and profit fell in 2023 after a…
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Meat and dairy prices still higher in long term despite falling inflation
Annual UK food price inflation fell to 4% last month down from 5% in February, but meat, dairy and eggs still remain significantly pricier compared…
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Farmers: Are you paying the correct minimum wage?
The minimum wage has increased, but farm employers who are paying salaries rather than hourly rates could be unknowingly offering less than the…
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Payments of over £9m issued to NI farmers taking part in green scheme
The Northern Irish government has announced further payments totalling over £9m to farmers taking part in the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS). It…
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Farmers can now apply for large grants to help improve water bodies
Groups of farmers and landowners can now apply for large grants to help improve water bodies such as rivers and lakes. Defra's Water Restoration Fund…
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Five point plan to help mitigate current farming crisis
Record rainfall has significantly increased the financial pressures on farm businesses, but a five point plan could help mitigate the current crisis…
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Slurry and water storage grant scheme soon closes for Scots farmers
Scottish farmers hoping to upgrade slurry storage or build irrigation lagoons to meet new requirements are being urged to apply for a fund closing in…
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Over £1m available for projects looking to innovate dairy sector
A new round of research and development grant funding will launch for the dairy sector, with over £1 million available for successful entries. The…
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