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NFU Scotland writes to Gove urging review into delayed £160m CAP funds
NFU Scotland has written to Michael Gove asking for the UK government to look into the "long-running issue" of EU subsidies it says is owed to…
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Farmland market in England becoming 'tougher'
The farmland market in England is getting tougher, despite average values rising over the first half of 2018. The price paid for arable land in…
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Purple 'critter bales' appear in fields to raise money for children's charity
Purple 'critter bales' are appearing in fields as a result of a competition by farmers to raise money for a children's charity. The competition is…
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Farmers encouraged to plan ahead by looking at green projects
Farmers have been encouraged to plan ahead and look at green projects as the future of UK farming looks set to change. Various grants and funding are…
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Numerous frustrations magnify need for simplified Basic Payment process
Farmers are urging the Rural Payments Agency to simplify the BPS application process magnified this year by erroneous mapping changes, inaccurate…
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Director banned for years after failing to pay farm labourers minimum wage
A director of a company that supplied farm labourers has been banned for seven years after he repeatedly failed to pay his workers the minimum wage…
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Turn woodland into emission-reducing money machines, farmers urged
Farmers and landowners are being urged to generate cash by signing up for a woodland scheme to limit greenhouse gas emissions. The Woodland Carbon…
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Tesco and Carrefour 'strategic alliance' will slash prices
Tesco and Europe's largest retailer Carrefour are announcing their intention to enter into a long-term strategic alliance, which will see prices…
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Farmers affected by wildfires may risk penalties to support payments
Northern Irish farmers may risk facing penalties to their support payments if they do not notify the government of any land affected by wildfire. The…
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Dairy co-operative Dale Farm announces significant increase in profit
Belfast-based Dale Farm, a co-op of 1,300 dairy farmers from across the UK, has announced a significant increase in profit. As part of its financial…
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