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Government urged to extend GCA remit amid Asda and Sainsbury's merger
The government has been urged to rethink its refusal to extend the remit of the Groceries Code Adjudicator in light of the proposed merger between…
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'Unthinkable': Farmers unhappy as EU proposes 5 percent CAP reduction
The European Commission has proposed a 5 percent reduction in Common Agricultural Policy funding in its first multi-year budget after Brexit. The…
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Farmers spend too much on machinery and don't get good returns
British farmers are spending too much on their farm machinery and are not getting a return on their expenditure. AHDB and Strutt & Parker looked at…
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NFU secures 'crucial victories' for farmers affected by HS2
The NFU has secured a number of "crucial victories" for its members affected by Phase 2a of HS2, including interim payments for temporary possession…
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Northern Irish farmers could receive basic payment after Brexit
Northern Irish farmers could receive a basic payment after the UK leaves the EU to ensure continued "farm resilience", it has emerged. The Northern…
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Wynnstay acquires eight Countrywide stores for £800,000
Wynnstay, the agricultural supplies group, has reached agreement with the administrators of Countrywide to acquire the business and assets of eight…
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Farmers make switch from paper and apply for BPS online
The Rural Payments Agency has now received over 88 percent of BPS 2018 applications online, as farmers continue to make the switch from paper. More…
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Beware tax treatment of business vehicles, warns rural accountant
Farmers should beware claiming Income Tax relief on vehicles provided to employees and directors, following a recent court case affecting double cab…
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Muller announces milk price increase and farmer recruitment plans
Dairy farmers supplying Muller will see their milk price increase by 0.75 pence per litre from June 1st, the company has confirmed. The move takes…
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Asda and Sainsbury's merger to bring lower grocery prices
Two of Britain's biggest supermarkets have confirmed they will merge to create the country's largest retailer. The deal between Asda and Sainsbury's…
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