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Livestock theft could ruin livelihoods, insurance expert warns
A rise in livestock theft triggered by the cost of living crisis means farmers should be checking that they are adequately insured, an expert has…
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Late payments on the rise in the agri-food industry
More than a third of invoices in the agri-food sector are being paid late, as businesses face cash shortfalls and administrative delays. Atradius…
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Fertiliser continues to drive agricultural price inflation, AHDB says
Margins for livestock farmers continue to be pressured as prices for key inputs remain at high levels, according to new AHDB analysis. While the rate…
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Yorkshire farmer secures funds to develop new cover crops guide
An ambitious new project launched by a Yorkshire farmer intends to help other farmers to unlock improvements to soil health at a crucial time for…
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Farmers want funding to extend hedgerow network, says survey
There is overwhelming support among farmers for the government to introduce a target to expand the country’s hedgerow network, according to a survey…
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UFU launch new affinity deal with TransferLab
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has launched its new affinity deal with TransferLab for union members. TransferLab is a money transfer service based…
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Farmers 'left with less than 1p of profit' after retailers take cut
British farmers are often left with less than 1 pence of profit for their produce if supplying a supermarket chain, a new report states. Farmers are…
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AB Agri acquires Kite Consulting for undisclosed sum
Dairy consultancy business Kite Consulting and its associated firm Advance Sourcing have been acquired by agricultural business AB Agri for an…
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New entrants urged to apply to Defra scheme piloted by Harper Adams
New entrants to farming are being invited to apply to a Defra scheme being piloted in the West Midlands by Harper Adams University. The New Entrant…
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Brexit added £210 to UK food bills to end of 2021, study suggests
Leaving the EU has added an average of £210 to household food bills over the two years to the end of 2021, new research has found. By the end of…
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