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NI farmers offered grants of up to £25k under new £40m scheme
Northern Ireland farmers will be able to apply for grants of up to £25,000 from 21 July under a new £40 million scheme to boost farm efficiency…
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Farming Roadmap should trigger serious business review, advisers say
Farmers are being warned to make tough business decisions as England’s Farming Roadmap points to higher standards, lower inputs and less reliance on…
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Royal Highland Show raises £290k for Scottish rural causes
Young farmers, farming families and showground facilities are set to benefit after Royal Highland Show visitors helped raise £290,000 for Scottish…
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Defra warns missing paperwork could delay Capital Grant applications
Farmers could miss out on 2026 Capital Grants unless they get key evidence ready before applications open later this month, Defra has warned. The…
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NI farmers to benefit from fairer grid connection costs
Northern Ireland farmers could see lower upfront costs for power upgrades and renewable energy connections under new grid charging reforms. The new…
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Farmers urged to act as SFI26 budget hits halfway point
Half of the first SFI26 funding window has already been allocated, prompting Defra to urge eligible farmers to submit applications quickly and check…
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Farmers to get direct route into Higher Tier scheme
Farmers will be able to apply directly for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier for the first time, under changes announced by Defra at Groundswell…
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Quarter of SFI26 first window budget already allocated
A quarter of the first SFI26 funding window has already been allocated after strong early demand from farmers, Defra has confirmed. The department…
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Rates uncertainty hitting farm businesses, NFU Scotland says
NFU Scotland has warned that farmers and diversified rural businesses need swift action, not just another review, after ministers agreed to examine…
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Union escalates NI pig producer concerns to Tesco
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has taken concerns over the future of Northern Ireland pig producers directly to Tesco, as uncertainty continues around…
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