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NFU calls for stop in BPS reductions as farmers in 'perilous place'
The NFU has urged the government to halt reductions in BPS payments – due to fall by another £720m this year alone – until delivery problems with the…
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Sainsbury's announces new £6m investment for dairy farmers
Dairy farmers supplying Sainsbury's with milk will be paid more from next month as part of a £6m investment made by the retailer annually. £4.3m of…
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Grants help farmers in Midlands create new wildlife meadows
Farmers in the Midlands are helping to create new wildlife meadows thanks to a range of grants on offer in the region. Severn Trent's funding is part…
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More than £290 million in direct payments issued to NI farmers
More than £290 million in direct payments has been issued to nearly all of Northern Ireland's farmers, the Department of Agriculture (DAERA) has…
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NFU warns Defra to get 'policy right, and soon' after SFI launch delay
The NFU has slammed the delay of the Sustainable Farming Incentive's (SFI) roll out as 'unacceptable', with the union urging Defra to get 'policy…
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Great Glen Challenge: Farmers raise £50,000 for charity RSABI
Twenty-five teams have raised nearly £50,000 for farming charity RSABI as part of the annual Great Glen Challenge, with donations still being…
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Arla posts profit fall as inflation and declining commodity prices continue
Arla has announced half-year results for 2023, a period which saw continued inflationary pressure, declining dairy commodity prices and a shift in…
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Farmers told to avoid pitfalls when reclaiming VAT on pick-ups
Farmers should try and avoid common pitfalls when reclaiming VAT on the purchase of double cab pick-ups, according to accountants. There is sometimes…
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Banks 'must do more' to help farmers through financial storm
Banks must do more to help farmers get through the financial storm affecting all enterprises, the Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has said. A mix of…
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Defra unveils application dates for Sustainable Farming Incentive
Farmers can sign up for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) from September and start registering their interest in a few days time. The…
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