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Consequences of not grazing uplands could include 'devastating impacts'
A farmer who herds five-hundred sheep has said the consequences of not grazing the uplands would include a "devastating impact" on the environment…
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McDonald's unveils £500,000 grant for UK dairy farmers to invest in animal welfare
McDonald's UK has unveiled a £500,000 capital grant scheme to help dairy farmers who work with Arla deliver animal welfare initiatives. Developed in…
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Administrators appointed to Countrywide Farmers due to 'trading difficulties'
Administrators have been appointed to retailer Countrywide Farmers Plc, which employs around 735 people, due to "significant trading difficulties"…
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Scotland's upland farmers to receive letter offering 90 percent of LFASS payment
The majority of Scotland's hill farmers and crofters are due to receive letter offering 90 per cent of last year’s scheme payment over the coming…
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Bayer in talks with BASF on sale of vegetable seeds business
German agri-chemical giants Bayer and BASF are it talks on the sale of Bayer's entire vegetable seeds business, it has been announced. On October 13…
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Pig industry urges continued support as incomes rise
The pig industry has called for continued support from the supply chain and consumers as forecasts show a further rise in income for the current…
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Government reneges commitment to make HS2 compulsory purchase 'fairer'
Rural property and business owners suffering from compulsory purchase on the HS2 rail route have been dealt a further blow from the Government. It…
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Farmers could face higher business rate bills by making minor changes
Farmers and landowners could face higher business rate bills by making minor changes to their businesses, the Central Association of Agricultural…
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Defra project investigates how organic can help make UK farming a world leader
The UK’s leading research charity has been awarded two new research projects by Defra to gather evidence on organic farming. Both projects, by the…
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Welsh dairy performance report shows 'vulnerability and volatility' of industry
A report looking at Welsh dairy farm performance has shown the "vulnerability and volatility" of the industry. The report , published this week on…
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