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Farmers urged to protect themselves as long-term sick rates hit record high
Farmers have been told to protect themselves from unforeseen time off after ONS figures revealed a record number of UK workers are currently off with…
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Farmland values increase for eighth straight quarter
Farmland values in England and Wales have increased for an eighth straight quarter, new data from Carter Jonas shows. Two years of consecutive growth…
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ATED filing deadline approaching fast, says Saffery Champness
Farmers with limited companies holding residential property are reminded of the imminent filing and tax payment deadline for the Annual Tax on…
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NI govt issues payments of almost £9m to EFS participants
Payments totalling nearly £9 million have commenced to Northern Irish farmers participating in the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS). The Department…
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Food price inflation soars over 19% to highest rate in 45 years
The prices of food surged at the fastest rate in more than 45 years last month, new figures by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show. The…
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Environmental grants now available for farmers in Midlands
Applications are now open for this year’s round of Severn Trent’s Environmental Protection Scheme (STEPS), offering up to £30,000 for farms to invest…
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Discounters Lidl and Aldi follow rivals by cutting milk prices
Discounters Lidl and Aldi have followed in the footsteps of Sainsbury's and Tesco in announcing a reduction in the price of milk. The two retailers…
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Students studying agriculture urged to apply for education grants
Students studying agriculture in England and Wales are being encouraged to apply for financial assistance toward the cost of their course. The Deakin…
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Prices of food rise at fastest rate in 45 years, ONS says
The prices of food rose at the fastest rate in more than 45 years in the 12 months to February 2023, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) says…
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Retired farmer remains focused on dream of raising £250k for charities
Retired dairy farmer Emyr Wigley has not given up on his dream of raising £250,000 for two charities in memory of his late wife, Evelyn. Last month…
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