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New Defra Secretary unveils £45m in competitions and grants for farmers
Defra Secretary Steve Barclay has used his first speech to announce £45m in competitions and grants to help the industry become more efficient and…
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Scottish farmland market prices see 50% surge, new report shows
New research has shown a notable upswing in the demand for farmland in Scotland, with Aberdeenshire and Dumfriesshire emerging as prime locations…
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Hidden impacts of the Autumn Statement for farmers
Farmers didn’t see many headline benefits from the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement – but there were some smaller hidden impacts to be aware of…
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Farming petition calling for fairer deal reaches 100,000 milestone
Over 100,000 people have signed a petition urging the UK's largest retailers and their suppliers to treat British farmers more fairly, with the issue…
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Government urged to clarify environmental land use tax
The government has been urged to provide clarification on the taxation of the environmental land management and ecosystem service markets, and the…
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Welsh public want to see more spending on food production, survey says
The vast majority of people support the Welsh government in providing more financial support to help farmers produce food, a new survey says. The…
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National Living Wage hike to have 'massive impact' on farmers
The upcoming increase to the National Living Wage will have a 'massive impact' on farmers who are already facing increased costs, the NFU has said…
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Food prices could see 'further increases' in 2024 due to climate change
Food price inflation remains at 10% with prices still near record highs, but the situation could worsen next year as El Niño and climate change…
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'Anger and frustration' as Scottish government cuts rural budget again
Farm leaders are seeking urgent clarity after the Scottish government slashed the agricultural budget for a second successive year. The further cuts…
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NatWest to review its app after customers told to ditch red meat
NatWest says it will conduct a full review of its banking app after customers were suggested to slash red meat intake to help reduce emissions…
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