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Farmer raises £23,000 after 'extreme Saharan challenge'
An egg farmer has spoken about his "extreme challenge" of running two marathons across the Sahara Desert, raising £23,000 for charity. Fresh from…
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Budget 'unlikely' to deliver tax concessions to rural sector
The Government's Autumn Budget is unlikely to deliver tax concessions to the rural sector given the looming EU exit cost, according to financial…
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Farmers achieve breakthrough in fight against 'indefensible' sheep dip fees
Coordinated action by the sheep sector has achieved a major breakthrough in the fight against "indefensible" sheep dip disposal fees. Work by the…
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Long-term budget incorporated into Ag Bill 'essential'
A long-term budget incorporated into the Agriculture Bill is "essential" in achieving the Government's aspirations for farming and the environment…
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Farmers For Action may protest against rising fuel prices
Rising fuel prices and the disparity between crude oil and pump prices may force a farmers' campaign group to trigger a protest in a bid to highlight…
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McDonald's £10,000 grant to help farmers purchase new equipment
Dairy farmers who supply Arla have just under a week left to apply for grants of up to £10,000 as part of McDonald's capital grant scheme. The fast…
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Arla's November milk price to remain unchanged
Dairy co-operative Arla has confirmed that its November milk price will remain unchanged. The UK manufacturing price per litre will remain at 32.47…
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Better fiscal framework for farm tenancies needed, TFA says
Chancellor Philip Hammond has been urged to use his upcoming Budget to provide a better fiscal framework for farm tenancies. The Tenant Farmers…
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NFU lists eight key demands ahead of Autumn Budget
The NFU has written to the Chancellor ahead of the Autumn Budget to call for measures that ensure farmers can battle volatility as Brexit nears. In…
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Tax breaks on farmland should avoid Budget chop, NFU Mutual says
Fears that a major tax break on farm land and buildings could be axed in this month’s Budget are unlikely to become reality, according to NFU Mutual…
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