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Sustainable farming could prevent £150bn hit to UK economy, report warns
Scaling up sustainable farming could prevent a £150 billion hit to the UK economy by 2050, a new report has warned, as farmers face rising costs…
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Farmers urged to act as £50m FETF grants open in final standalone round
Farmers have just weeks to secure a share of a £50 million funding pot as applications open for the final standalone round of the Farming Equipment…
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Major overhaul of farm wages system aims to ease pressure on NI farmers
Farm pay rules in Northern Ireland are set for a major overhaul, in a move aimed at easing labour pressures and reducing costs for farm businesses…
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£53m heating oil aid announced as rural fuel costs soar
Rural campaign groups have welcomed a £53m government support package for households reliant on heating oil, but warn families in off-grid areas…
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Telecoms law change could reduce rents on rural mast sites
New telecoms reforms coming into force in April could significantly reduce rents paid to farmers and landowners hosting mobile phone masts, experts…
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Cereal farm incomes forecast to plunge two-thirds as support payments fall
Farm incomes across England are forecast to drop sharply for most sectors in 2025/26, as lower crop prices, volatile yields and further cuts to…
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Welsh government unveils £5m finance scheme for farm improvements
Welsh farmers will soon be able to access low-interest loans of up to £1 million to modernise their businesses under a new government-backed finance…
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Tenant farming future at risk amid policy shifts, warns TFA chair
Policy changes and shifting land use are putting the future of tenant farming in England and Wales at risk, the Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has…
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NFU warns Defra fertiliser disruption could affect UK food supply
Farm leaders have warned that global conflict could drive up farm input costs and threaten the UK food supply chain after holding talks with Defra…
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Small farms warn of higher rates bills after sporting relief removal
Farms and rural landholdings in Scotland could face higher business rates after the government confirmed plans to remove sporting rates relief. Rural…
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