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Farmers can now apply for grants to boost animal health and welfare
Farmers can now apply for grants to boost animal health and welfare as the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) opens for applications. The…
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Average farm incomes in Scotland rise to record highs
Average farm incomes in Scotland have risen to the highest levels on record, with agricultural activity alone being profitable for the average farm…
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Scottish beef farmers frustrated by lack of detail on calf scheme reform
The Scottish government has been urged to release more details on its reform of the suckler beef support scheme, as farmers raise frustration with…
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New NI TB compensation proposals gains largest ever farmer feedback
Nearly 5,000 Northern Irish farmers have responded to a consultation proposing to cut the compensation rate for cattle removed under the bTB…
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Scottish agri-machinery firm in administration with 24 jobs lost
An Aberdeenshire agricultural machinery firm has gone into administration with 24 members of staff made redundant. As a result of cash flow issues…
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Farmers fear rising dog attacks this Easter as incidents surge
Livestock worth £2.4m were severely injured or killed by dogs last year, up nearly 30% compared to 2022, and farmers are fearing more attacks this…
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UK forest values look set to return to growth in 2024
Commercial forestry values could see some upward pressure in 2024, with levels of activity starting to pick up and some encouraging market signals…
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British Sugar's end of campaign support welcomed after wet harvest
Growers have welcomed British Sugar’s announcement today committing to cover 75% of their diversion costs following a difficult harvest. With growers…
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Farmers can now get up to £11,600 per ha for planting woodland
Farmers and land managers can now receive up to £11,600 per hectare for planting woodland, representing a 45% increase. A rise in England Woodland…
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Defra predicts huge fall in cereals and dairy incomes
Dairy farm incomes may have fallen by as much as 78% in the year to February 2024, with cereals businesses seeing a 77% drop, provisional figures…
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