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£964m allocated to Scottish agriculture and rural economy for 2023
A total of £964 million has been allocated to Scottish agriculture and the rural economy for 2023-2024, the Scottish government has confirmed. More…
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More than 300 RPA workers set to strike in January
More than 300 workers at the Rural Payment Agency's (RPA) are set to strike next month, the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) has confirmed…
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Putting aside farmland for nature could 'cut taxpayer costs in half'
Incentivising farmers to put aside farmland for nature could cut taxpayer costs in half, while delivering for climate and food production targets, a…
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Rising feed prices account for over 80% of costs on pig units
Surging feed prices now account for over 80 percent of costs for pig farmers, as high prices continue to leave margins tight. Although cash flow…
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NFU Mutual Charitable Trust unveils more than £1m for farm charities
The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust has announced its donations for 2022 totals more than £1 million, with the funds going to numerous farm charities and…
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Seven trends for farmers and landowners to watch in 2023
The economic downturn, the shifting sands of farm policy, climate change, the biodiversity crisis and soaring input prices are likely to be critical…
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Direct payments in Wales to remain the same for two years
Direct payments in Wales will remain at the same level for two more years, the Welsh government has confirmed. A total budget of £238m will be…
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Scottish farm leaders call for 'urgent clarity' on looming slurry rules
Scottish farm leaders have warned that new slurry storage rules could impact the viability of some farming businesses due to a lack of financial…
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Bird flu: MPs call for change to 'unfair' compensation rules
MPs have called for 'fundamentally unfair' rules on poultry farmers' compensation for bird flu to be changed, as the UK's largest ever outbreak of…
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Defra unveils £12.5m fund for farm projects focusing on automation
The government has announced a £12.5m fund for on-farm projects focusing on automation and robotics to boost productivity and reduce labour demands…
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