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Cost of farming inputs continues to surge, figures show
The cost of farming inputs has increased by another eye-watering 23% in just six months to the end of March 2022, latest figures show. This increase…
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Farmers reminded to take advantage of 'super-deduction' before it ends
Farmers are being encouraged to take advantage of a generous government 'super-deduction' before it disappears. The potential 130% tax deduction can…
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Irish pig producers to receive new aid package worth £11m
Irish pig producers will receive a further aid package worth around €13m (£10.9m) as farmers there continue to see losses due to surging costs. The…
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Dairy processors need to continue supporting farmers, says UFU
Northern Irish dairy processors must continue supporting farmers in the coming months against the backdrop of soaring production costs, the Ulster…
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Ukraine war: UK pig producers fear sector may not recover
The invasion of Ukraine has moved the UK pig sector to a critical situation, with many producers now fearing it may not recover, farm leaders have…
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Tool to help landowners spot energy scheme opportunities
A new mapping tool has launched to help farmers and landowners spot energy scheme opportunities. Strutt & Parker's tool aims to help landowners…
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UK Shared Prosperity Fund could help rural areas, NFU says
Those living and working in the countryside could benefit from the government’s new UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), the NFU says. The UK Shared…
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Retailers 'suffocating businesses' as farmers warn of egg shortages
British egg producers are considering a mass exodus from the industry after major supermarkets refused to help them cover spiralling feed and energy…
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DAERA opens £1m rural business development aid fund
A scheme to help rural micro businesses in Northern Ireland to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic will soon open. The Rural Business Development…
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Deliver greater returns back to pig farmers or 'risk losing sector'
Retailers and processors must deliver a greater share of rising pig prices back to producers or risk losing the sector, NFU Scotland has warned…
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