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First Milk announces 4ppl milk price decline for March
First Milk has become the latest processor to announce a substantial milk price fall for March, declining by 4p per litre. The move means its milk…
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Cost of farming squeeze continues as ag inflation sits at 19%
Inflation in agriculture remains high at nearly 19% as the cost-of-farming squeeze continues, the latest figures show. Consultant Andersons’ latest…
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Extra diligence needed when 'opting to tax' under new rules, experts say
Farming and rural businesses are being told to be extra diligent when 'opting to tax' and ensure detailed records are kept on file. HMRC’s decision…
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Muller announces milk price fall of 3ppl for March
Dairy farmers supplying Muller who meet the conditions of the processor's Advantage scheme will see a milk price fall of 3ppl from March. Those…
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Scottish hill farmers seize opportunity to sell at premium prices
Scotland saw a rise in the number of hill farms marketed during 2022 as farmers sought to capitalise on the high prices being paid by forestry and…
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Farmland continues to show resilience as values grow for seventh quarter
Average land values in England and Wales rose again in the final quarter of 2022 despite several months of economic uncertainty and political…
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Potato processor McCain unveils new £35m investment for farmers
Potato processor McCain has announced new investment worth £35m for its farmers by committing to a 31% contract indexation increase. The investment…
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'Lamb for St Andrew's Day' boosts sales in the auction ring
There was a 20% uplift in liveweight lamb prices in Scotland’s auction markets in November for a second year in a row following a successful industry…
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'Uncertain economic outlook': Arla lowers February milk price by 2.65ppl
Arla's milk prices will decrease by 2.65p per litre from February as the co-operative warned of an uncertain economic outlook. The co-op's milk…
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UK agrochemical discovery firm secures £1.6m of growth capital
Agrochemical discovery company Redag Crop Protection has successfully completed an initial £1.6m equity fundraising as part of a larger financing…
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