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New bill ensures nursery growers treated equally on business rates
A bill has been laid in Parliament today that ensure nursery growers are treated equally to other agricultural businesses regarding business rates…
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Farmers have just days left to request CCS mid-tier application pack
Farmers have just days left to submit a request for a Countryside Stewardship Scheme mid-tier application pack if they want to apply for an agreement…
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Arla increases June milk price by 1.15p per litre
Arla is increasing its conventional milk price for June by 1.15 pence per litre. The increase will take Arla’s standard litre price to 28.58 pence…
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NFU gives cautious welcome to 40 percent farm income increase
Farm income surged by more than 40 per cent last year, with an increase in the milk price making a significant contribution to the improvement. First…
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Butter prices reach seasonal record highs
Butter prices have reached seasonal record highs every month since March 2017, peaking at over £6,000/tonne. The start of 2018 is continuing that…
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Scottish govt commits to publish post-Brexit farm support proposals
The Scottish government has committed to publish proposals on ensuring a smooth transition in farming support as the UK leaves the EU. In a list of…
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US-UK FTA could 'destroy large parts of British farming', report warns
A new study has highlighted major concerns surrounding a potential UK and US free trade deal, saying it could "destroy large parts of British…
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Review into £160m worth of farm subsidies owed to Scotland delayed
A review into the £160 million in CAP funding owed to Scottish hill farmers is to be delayed, the Scottish government has confirmed. Despite agreeing…
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Report slams Rural Payments Agency for ‘failing on multiple levels’
The Rural Payments Agency is “failing on multiple levels” which in turn is causing “significant difficulties” for farmers, according to a new report…
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Consultation to review Inheritance Tax could 'seriously impact' farmers
A consultation has been launched looking to review Inheritance Tax which hopes to explore ways to simplify rules. The Office of Tax Simplification…
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