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NFU says farmers need 'business confidence' to continue producing food
The NFU has called for more support to help farmers deal with volatility as part of its asks to the Chancellor ahead of next week's spring budget. In…
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Welsh farmers reminded to complete Single Application Forms on time
Welsh farmers are being reminded that the application window to the Single Application Forms (SAF) opens on 4 March. The SAF completion process is…
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Campaigners call for reduction in VAT to boost rural tourism
Rural campaigners are calling for a permanent reduction in VAT for accommodation and attractions enterprises to boost rural tourism. The Country Land…
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'Complacency kills': Cost of dog attacks surges by nearly one third
Dog attacks on livestock cost an estimated £2.4 million during the course of 2023, up nearly 30% compared to the previous year, shocking new figures…
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King's charity issues £450k in funding to help rural and farming projects
The Royal Countryside Fund, founded by the King, has announced a donation of nearly £450,000 to support rural and farming initiatives across the UK…
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Top performing farm characteristics highlight gulf in farm income
The characteristics of top performing farms against a backdrop of the removal of subsidies and the introduction of 'public goods' have been…
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Dairy farmers welcome new legislation laid out today ensuring fairer deal
New legislation being laid in parliament today aims to ensure fair and transparent contracts for all dairy farmers in the UK. The new rules aim to…
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NFU Conference: PM unveils new farm support worth nearly £430m
The prime minister has announced a package of grant support worth nearly £430m to help farmers with productivity and technology. Rishi Sunak unveiled…
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HMRC reclassifies farm pickups in major change to vehicle tax
A landmark tax ruling, with significant implications for farmers, has seen the classification of double-cab pickups officially change from vans to…
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Farmers hit by £1.4b fertiliser bill since Ukraine war with costs 'set to stay high'
British farmers have been hit by additional fertiliser costs of £1.45 billion since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the second anniversary of which…
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