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'No deal' Brexit could increase prices of fresh produce such as meat, research says
A 'no deal' Brexit scenario could increase Brits' shopping bills by £930 per year, according to new research. The study, published in the National…
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Interest rate rise will 'have an impact' on farming industry
For the first time in more than 10 years, the Bank of England has raised interest rates, from 0.25 to 0.5 per cent. It is the first increase since…
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Farmers encouraged to apply for woodland creation grant
Farmers have been encouraged to plan ahead for the next round of funding for woodland creation, which opens for applications in two months. The…
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Wales accuses Westminster of 'constraining' devolved powers over farming
The Welsh government has accused Westminster of trying to "constrain" Wales' powers over farming and the environment. Wales' rural affairs secretary…
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Cost of agricultural inputs driven up by higher fuel price
The average cost of agricultural production inputs has increased 4.92% in the past 12 months to September 2017, according to new figures. The main…
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Act fast to apply for new farm technology grants, Strutt & Parker urges
Farmers looking to secure grant money to improve farm productivity, by investing in new technology, should act quickly, according to Strutt & Parker…
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Farmers could become next big target for cyber criminals
As CAP payments begin to enter bank accounts, the Scottish government has warned that farmers could become the next big target for cyber criminals…
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Think-tank report calls for farm subsidies to be abolished post-Brexit
Post-Brexit farm subsidies would have to be heavily restricted or overthrown to mix free trade with meeting environmental targets, according to a…
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Insurance Premium Tax increase would hit farmers 'disproportionally hard'
Further increases in the rate of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) in the Chancellor’s forthcoming budget would hit farmers and country people…
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Security checks on land sales cranked up due to money laundering fears
Land buyers and sellers need to be prepared for increased security checks due to new regulations over money laundering. The Government has introduced…
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