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Farmer injected cows with 'diesel substance' to fake TB result for compensation
A farmer under “financial pressure” injected cattle with a diesel type substance in order to fake a positive bovine TB result and claim compensation…
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Farming family appeal for help after losing farm to 'devastating' fire
A farming family have made a public plea for funds to rebuild their farm after losing it to a huge blaze. The Burkinshaws, who live near Choppington…
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Scottish livestock farmers face mixed fortunes in run up to Christmas
Scottish livestock farmers and crofters are facing mixed fortunes of farmgate prices as the festive season approaches. The farmgate price for prime…
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Scrutiny of Rural Development Programme must improve, auditors say
Scrutiny of the Rural Development Programme (RDP) spearheaded by the Welsh Government must be improved, a new report says. The 7-year investment…
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SNP budget 'kick in the teeth' for rural communities
The Scottish Conservatives have labelled the SNPs budget a “kick in the teeth” for Scotland's remote rural communities. The budget, announced this…
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First Milk announces New Year milk price decrease
British farmer-owned First Milk has announced its milk price will decrease by 0.75p per litre from the New Year. The dairy co-operative announced…
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Farmers told to do their research before Small Grants Scheme opens
Farmers looking to make an application to the Countryside Productivity Small Grants Scheme have been advised to get ready for when the application…
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Succession issues leads to growth in on-farm machinery sales
Growing demand for quality second-hand machinery in the UK and succession issues has led to a growth in total values for on-farm sales. On-farm sales…
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Midland farmers have until 31 January to apply for £5,000 grant
Farmers in the Midlands have until 31 January to apply for an environmental grant of up to £5,000. The Severn Trent Environmental Protection Scheme…
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Farmers urge Government to postpone 'Making Tax Digital' plans
The Government has been urged to postpone its plans for the introduction of “Making Tax Digital” which will require the digital recording and…
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