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Two new countryside productivity grants launched to help rural business
Two new grant funds have been launched by the government under the Countryside Productivity Scheme, carrying a maximum grant of £1 million. The…
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Farm businesses urged to focus on income shock proofing in 2018
Protecting business from political uncertainty should be the focus for every farmer in 2018, according to an agricultural group. Agricultural…
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EU seeks to simplify and make farm policy fairer in sweeping changes
The European Union is looking to simplify farming policy rules and boost farmers' bargaining power against supermarkets in a list of sweeping changes…
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First Milk to hold January milk price as downward pressure continues
First Milk has held its milk price for January despite downward pressure in market which has seen others reduce their price. British farmer-owned…
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Welsh farmers reminded of Glastir Capital Works December deadline
Farmers have been reminded of the December deadline for Glastir capital works - and to request a derogation if they are struggling to complete their…
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Farming union warns government inaction could see funds lost to NI farmers
Farmers are "beyond frustration" with the lack of progress on Northern Ireland’s Rural Development Programme (RDP), according to a farming union. The…
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Brexit breakthrough 'vitally important steps in the right direction'
The food and farming industry has welcomed progress made between the UK Government and European Union on Brexit negotiations. Prime Minister Theresa…
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'Grass isn't greener' British farmers discover when touring France
A group of 15 farmers crossed the channel to visit French farmers – and discovered the grass isn’t greener on the other side. Farmers in the AHDB…
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54,000 farmers receive 2017 BPS during first week of December
The Rural Payments Agency has announced that over 54,000 farmers in England received their 2017 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) money over the first few…
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NFU to meet with Muller next week as row continues over milk price slash
The NFU is expecting to meet with Muller next week following its decision to slash the milk price paid to its farmers. The farming union said it was…
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