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New tool helps Welsh pig producers to benchmark businesses
Pig producers in Wales can now benchmark their business’ performance using a free programme developed by the sector. Designed for all types of pig…
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NI lamb price falling short of production costs, union warns
The return Northern Irish farmers are receiving for their lamb is not enough to cover production costs, the Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has warned…
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Arla November milk price rise amid 'unprecedented levels' of inflation
Dairy co-operative Arla has announced a milk price increase from November as production prices continue to rise to 'unprecedented levels'. From 1…
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Relentless upward trajectory in farm input costs, latest data shows
There has been a relentless upward trajectory in the cost of farming inputs, the latest figures show, jumping by a massive 34.15% in the space of one…
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Defra alters bird flu compensation scheme to aid farmer cash flow
The government will alter the existing bird flu compensation scheme allowing money to be paid to farmers from the outset of planned culling rather…
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Investigation launched into ForFarmers UK and 2 Agriculture merger
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into the anticipated joint venture between ForFarmers UK and 2 Agriculture…
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Free range egg farmers 'losing £300,000 per flock' as crisis deepens
The country's free range egg producers are losing £300,000 per flock as the sector's crisis deepens, alarming new figures show. New independent data…
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Deadline looms for responses to Energy Bill Relief Scheme review
The government is conducting a review of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme which was launched to provide support for businesses facing surging energy…
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Lloyds Bank and Soil Association unveil new sustainability support
Lloyds Bank has announced a new sustainability service which will see discounted lending provided to farmers to help them transition to net zero. The…
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Farmers holding back on diversification amid uncertainty, survey says
Many farmers are holding back on diversification this year as they await details of support systems and assess the implications of the cost-of-living…
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