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Average farm business incomes up 50 percent in last year
Average farm business incomes were up by nearly 50 per cent overall in the last financial year - and dairy units saw income soar by as much as 140…
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MPs call for greater role of co-operatives in Agriculture Bill
MPs have called on the Government to prioritise the development of co-operatives in farming as a means of creating a "more resilient" UK agricultural…
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New report reveals what makes top farms stand out
A new report by major industry organisations has revealed eight key factors that are the hallmarks of a high performing farm business. The report…
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'Fundamental reform' of UK land needed to combat climate change
Current uses of land in the UK "must change" to help remove greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere, the Committee on Climate Change has said…
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AHDB urged to give farmers 'better value for money'
Farmers and growers must receive better value for money from the statutory levy body set up to promote development in agriculture and horticulture…
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Farmers told to be wary of fraudsters as BPS payments arrive
Farmers have been reminded to be wary of fraudsters as Basic Payment Scheme starts entering bank accounts in early December. Next month, police…
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Treasury told to make BPS bridging payments an 'annual feature'
The Treasury has been asked to make bridging payments to farmers a planned annual feature in January for the remainder of the Basic Payment Scheme…
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Tom Barron Independent Hatcheries applies for liquidation
Creditors of Tom Barron Independent Hatcheries have been notified of the intention to put the business into liquidation. The company, based in…
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JCB hands over £31,875 to Royal British Legion poppy appeal
British agri-machinery company JCB has paid its final tribute to the World War I generation by presenting a cheque for more than £30,000 to The Royal…
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John Deere extends financial fuel guarantee to the field
John Deere has announced that the company’s Fuel Guarantee Programme will apply to field as well as road work. Owners of John Deere 6R, 7R and 8R…
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