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NFU tells banks rising costs are hitting farm confidence
The NFU has warned major UK banks that British farm businesses are being squeezed by soaring input costs, extreme weather and uncertainty over future…
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Fertiliser price shock sparks NFU call for resilience plan
British farmers could face difficult decisions over whether to plant crops for 2027 unless fertiliser costs are brought under control, the NFU has…
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Farmers face fresh mast rent cuts under expanded telecoms reforms
Farmers who host telecoms masts could face fresh rent cuts as thousands of agreements are brought under expanded telecoms valuation reforms from…
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Government announces £50m flood package for Somerset farms
Somerset’s farms, homes and businesses are to receive £50 million in new flood resilience funding after the county suffered one of its wettest starts…
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Northern Ireland pig producers left in limbo over Sofina contracts
Northern Ireland pig farmers need “facts, fairness and a future” as uncertainty continues over supply contracts with Sofina Foods, the Ulster…
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Farmers can apply for bigger innovation grants under Defra scheme
Defra has doubled the funding ceiling for farmer-led innovation projects, allowing larger on-farm trials to be supported through its ADOPT programme…
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New calculator helps farmers see SFI impact on bottom line
Farmers can now calculate whether SFI actions are likely to pay off for their own business, after AHDB launched a new online cost/benefit tool ahead…
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NFU warns SFI26 uncertainty remains
The NFU has welcomed new guidance for the 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive, but warned that thousands of farmers still face uncertainty over future…
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Livestock farmers welcome abattoir charges ruling
Abattoirs and livestock farmers have secured a major High Court victory after judges ruled key Food Standards Agency charging rates were unlawful…
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Poultry keepers offered £430 biosecurity reviews
Poultry keepers in England can now claim £430 for vet-led farm reviews aimed at strengthening disease prevention and reducing the risk of avian…
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