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Defra underspends agricultural budget by £227 million
Defra has repeatedly underspent the farming budget, amounting to more than £200 million in the last two years, according to media reports. The…
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Scottish farmers and crofters reminded of ‘Help for Heating’ grants
Farmers and crofters in Scotland are being reminded that grants are still available to help with high energy costs and the continued cost-of-living…
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Growers warn of 'new normal' as high production costs continue
Growers in the horticultural sector are shelving plans to expand their businesses due to a third year of soaring costs of production, a report has…
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AHDB transfers horticulture royalties to industry as part of wind-down
AHDB will transfer royalties arising from the commercialisation of two levy-funded research projects back to the horticultural sector. The move is…
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British Wool announces first sustained price recovery since pandemic
British Wool has announced its first sustained price recovery since the pandemic, with a general rise of 20 percent across recent auctions. Sold…
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Scotland’s remote crofters receive £230k to help make croft improvements
Scotland’s remote crofters have received nearly £230,000 to help make improvements to their crofts as part of new grant funding issued today. Through…
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Arla's milk prices to increase as outlook is 'stable' for new year
Arla's price for conventional and organic milk for January will increase as the outlook remains 'stable' for the new year. This means the UK…
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SFI farm walks a 'huge advantage' for future planning
Taking part in a Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) farm walk has been described by one farmer as a 'huge advantage' in planning for the future. GSC…
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Just days left for young farmers to apply to training programme
Young farmers from the north of England have just days to apply to a new training programme which aims to support their development. The programme…
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Small family-run farms in Scotland given new funding support
Small, family-run food producers in Scotland will be able to access support through a new government pilot to help them become more sustainable. The…
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