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Mattress maker backs sheep farmers paid 'mere pennies' for fleece
While many sheep farmers receive “mere pennies” for their fleece, a British mattress manufacturer is betting that full traceability and fairer…
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Price boost for First Milk farmer suppliers ahead of spring flush
A modest price lift from First Milk has broken ranks in an otherwise cautious dairy market, as processors brace for the impact of spring volumes. The…
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Arla holds March milk price as global supply keeps pressure on markets
Arla has opted for stability in March, holding its milk price as high global supply and soft commodity markets continue to weigh on dairy returns…
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Lords revolt over fly-tipping law that penalises farmers
Farmers could finally be relieved of footing the bill for fly-tipped rubbish after the government was defeated in the House of Lords over what…
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£212,000 combine leads multi-million pound Shropshire dispersal
A £212,000 combine harvester and a string of £128,000 tractors headlined a multi-million pound farm dispersal in Shropshire that drew buyers from…
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Welsh government boosts woodland grants with £825 per hectare incentive
Welsh farmers are being offered an additional £825 per hectare to plant native woodland, as ministers step up efforts to accelerate tree creation and…
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Tesco chief challenged over farm returns and 'race to the bottom' pricing
Tesco’s UK chief executive faced sustained pressure at NFU Conference as farmers warned domestic food production is “on a knife edge” and questioned…
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First-come, first-served SFI window raises fears of farmers missing out
The government’s reshaped Sustainable Farming Incentive will operate on a first-come, first-served basis from 2026, raising concerns that some…
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Strong organic milk prices open door — but capacity remains tight
Strong organic milk prices and continued undersupply have created a rare growth opportunity for dairy producers — but the market remains tight and…
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Poultry leaders warn sector stuck in 'firefighting' mode
Britain’s poultry industry is stuck in “firefighting” mode — and risks losing strategic ground if it cannot lift its eyes to the horizon. That was…
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