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Farm support change underlines value of external advice, sheep sector says
The increasing pace of change to farm support has highlighted the need for many sheep farmers to seek out professional advice, the sector says. The…
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Opposition to proposal seeking to restrict APR on tenanted land
Strong opposition is being directed at a proposal that would restrict Agricultural Property Relief (APR) on tenanted land for at least eight years…
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New support for farmers to access private investment to boost nature
New support to help farmers access private investment has been announced by the government to help support nature recovery on farms. Defra has today…
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ABP's acquisition of two ScotBeef facilities 'a significant concern' for farmers
The acquisition of two ScotBeef red meat facilities by Irish red meat giant ABP Foods has been called a 'significant concern' for the Scottish…
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NFUS receives 'categorical assurance' on £33m deferred agri funding
The Scottish government has given 'categorical assurance' that £33m deferred from the agricultural budget last year will be returned this year. In…
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ABP Foods acquires two meat production facilities from Scotbeef
Meat processor ABP Foods - one of Europe's largest food businesses - has acquired two production sites from rival Scotbeef. Scotbeef, a family-owned…
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Grain giants Viterra and Bunge agree to merge to form new global firm
Bunge and Viterra - two leading grain businesses - have agreed to form a new agricultural trading powerhouse worth around £27 billion. Bunge, a US…
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Farmers who provide hot tubs 'risk significant claims' if guests fall ill
Farmers and landowners who provide hot tubs for customers as part of their glamping holiday packages 'risk significant claims' if customers fall ill…
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AHDB mulls levy rate increases as spending power declines by 40%
Levy rates may be increased for AHDB's service starting from next April, the organisation has warned farmers against a backdrop of rising costs. AHDB…
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Farm software firm Herdwatch acquires Kingswood Computing
Farm software firm Herdwatch has announced the acquisition of Kingswood Computing in order to expand its presence in the UK and Ireland. Herdwatch…
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