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High production costs have impacted farmers' mental health, NFU warns
Over two-thirds of farmers have blamed spiralling input costs – the cost of energy, fuel and fertiliser – for having a negative impact on their…
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Government unveils £7m fund to boost rural areas after polling worry
The government has announced a new £7m fund to boost rural areas following Tory concern over recent polling showing a decline in countryside support…
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Late BPS applications can still be submitted, farmers reminded
Farmers are being reminded they have under one week left to apply to this year's Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) as a late application, but a penalty will…
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First Milk confirms July milk price will fall by 1.04ppl
First Milk has become the latest processor to announce a milk price decline for July, amounting to a 1.04p per litre fall. The move means its milk…
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Muller cuts milk price to 38p per litre for July
Dairy processor Muller has announced a further milk price reduction for its farmer suppliers, starting from July. Farmers supplying Muller who meet…
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Arla announces further fall in milk price for June 2023
Arla's milk prices will take another fall from 1 June as the co-operative announced a 1.78p per litre decrease. The dairy co-op's milk prices for…
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Key pointers to watch out for when applying for new slurry grant
Farmers have been issued four key points to watch out for when completing the full application of the Slurry Infrastructure Grant. In December 2022…
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Defra awards projects £30m to spearhead sustainable food production
Up to £30 million has been awarded to new farming projects which aim to boost UK food production sustainably, the government has confirmed. The…
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Clay shoot raises £28,000 for farming and rural community
An annual charity clay shoot on the Warwickshire-Northamptonshire border has helped raise £28,000 to support the farming and rural community. More…
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Farmers must 'not bear the brunt' of proposed food price cap
Farmers must not bear the brunt of a proposed voluntary food price cap, farming industry leaders have warned. The industry has reacted with concern…
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