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Growers warn soaring energy charges could hit UK food production
Farmers are bracing for soaring energy costs as new electricity charges come into force, prompting urgent warnings over the future of UK food…
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Sainsbury's commits £5bn to farming in push for long-term supply stability
Sainsbury’s is pouring £5 billion into British and Irish farming, expanding long-term contracts in a bid to stabilise a sector under growing strain…
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Fully funded training offered to help upland farms adapt to post-BPS future
Upland farmers are being offered 12 fully funded training places to help future-proof their businesses, as financial pressures mount following the…
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Farmers face new business rates duties — with fines up to £3,000
Farmers with diversified businesses face new legal reporting duties from April — with fines of up to £3,000 for failing to comply. The NFU is urging…
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Tight supply fuels 14.5% rise in Cheffins machinery sales to £12.4m
Demand for second-hand farm machinery has surged, pushing Cheffins’ sales past £12.4 million in the first quarter of 2026 amid tightening supply and…
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Global tensions put UK food production under growing strain, unions warn
Surging input costs and global instability are putting UK food production under mounting strain, farming leaders have warned. In a rare joint move…
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AHDB to publish weekly fertiliser prices amid Middle East conflict
AHDB will publish weekly fertiliser price updates as rising energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict drive fresh uncertainty for UK farmers…
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Livestock market turnover smashes £3bn as demand drives record prices
Livestock market turnover has topped £3bn for the first time, as throughput rose despite a shrinking national herd and flock — underlining the…
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Ministers launch 'farm to fork' board to boost UK agriculture amid rising costs
Ministers and industry leaders have launched a new farming board aimed at improving farm incomes and strengthening UK food security, as rising costs…
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Farmers to benefit as £100m move restarts key CO2 and bioethanol plant
A £100 million government-backed restart of a major carbon dioxide plant could provide a crucial boost to UK farming and food production amid growing…
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