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Egg producers call for 'desperately needed' price increase as feed costs surge
Free range egg producers have called for a "desperately needed" price increase as the cost of feed continues to rise, pushing some farmers to the…
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Funding released to help Scottish farmers mitigate impacts of adverse weather
A loan scheme has been launched by the Scottish government to provide support for farmers following months of adverse weather conditions. The fund…
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UK victims of German egg scandal compensated
Victims of a salmonella outbreak in the UK linked to German eggs will be awarded £275,000. A total of 28 people fell ill with sickness and diarrhoea…
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UK urged to adopt Irish tax law which boosts farmland letting market
The UK government has been urged to adopt a key change in Irish tax law to encourage the letting of land and boost agricultural productivity…
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Farmer's wife completes tractor drive from John O’Groats to Land’s End
A farmer's wife has completed her mammoth 2,129 mile tractor journey from John O’Groats to Land’s End. Pauline Bennett, from Welshpool, Powys…
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Meadow Foods increases September milk price by 1p per litre
Meadow Foods has increased its milk price by 1ppl from September, taking their standard A litre milk price to 29.50ppl. The decision to raise the…
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New £200,000 fund to promote Scotch lamb 'great boost' for farmers
A new £200,000 fund to promote Scotch lamb has been welcomed as a "great boost" for farmers. The campaign was announced by First Minister Nicola…
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Prepare for tougher stance on ammonia by taking grants, farmers urged
Farmers have been urged to prepare for tougher controls on ammonia emissions by taking advantage of any grant opportunities as they arise. The…
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Farm featured on BBC series The Archers opens £1m share offer
A farm which was featured on the hit BBC series The Archers has opened a £1 million share offer to protect its future operations. Stockwood Community…
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Farmers told be aware of tax and legal pitfalls when trading machinery
Farmers are making the most of buoyant second-hand trade in machinery – but they need to be careful of VAT and legal pitfalls, according to farm…
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