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UK 'leading the way' for global agri-tech investments
The UK and Europe are leading the way for global agri-tech investments, having received nearly £81 billion from over 1,700 investors, according to a…
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Higher egg price boosts interest in expansion despite challenges
Rising egg prices have led to a growing number of producers looking to expand in recent weeks, despite a series of challenges impacting the sector…
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End of energy support to create 'acute challenge' for poultry sector
The closing of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme at the end of March will create an 'acute challenge' for the poultry and horticulture sectors, farms…
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Leading mozzarella maker Glanbia Cheese to be bought for €160m
Glanbia Cheese, a leading mozzarella maker in Europe, is to be bought by US giant Leprino Foods later this year. Glanbia plc and Leprino Foods have…
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First Milk drops April milk price by 3p per litre
First Milk has become the latest processor to announce a substantial milk price fall for April, declining by 3p per litre. The move means its milk…
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Muller announces milk price fall of 1.5ppl for April
Dairy farmers supplying Muller who meet the conditions of the processor's Advantage scheme will see a further milk price fall for April. Those…
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Arla announces further milk price decline for March
Arla's milk prices will tumble even further as the co-operative has announced a 3.52p per litre decrease for March. The co-op's milk prices for March…
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Severn Trent extends forest creation fund offer for farmers
*UPDATE 2 March: Due to exceptionally high demand, Severn Trent's forest creation fund has now closed* Severn Trent has extended its forest creation…
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Investment in Scottish estates fell in 2022 but prices at record levels
The market for Scottish estates cooled slightly in 2022, with fewer, but larger, estates put up for sale, although prices remained significantly…
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Seasonal farm worker wage to revert to National Living Wage
The seasonal worker scheme wage will revert to the National Living Wage (NLW), Defra has announced, with the NFU calling the move a 'great relief'…
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