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2017 BPS payment values up by 4.98%
Payments made to farmers under the 2017 Basic Payment Scheme will be just under 5% higher than in 2016 and at their highest level since 2009, because…
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NFU sets out three-phase approach to move away from CAP
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has today set out a three-phase approach to move from the current system of farm support under the CAP to a new…
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Northern Irish farmers 'reassured' after meeting with Gove
Defra Secretary Michael Gove has "reassured" the Northern Irish farming industry following news that local exports could "collapse" if the UK fails…
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Muller raises November milk price by 0.5p per litre
Muller is to increase milk prices again from November, bringing its standard non-aligned milk price by 0.5p per litre to 30.5p per litre. The dairy…
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Government urged not to put rural economy at disadvantage with 25-year environment plan
The Government has been urged not to put the rural economy at a disadvantage with its 25-year environment plan. The Natural Capital Committee has…
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Meadow Foods announces 1p per litre milk price increase for November
Meadow Foods will increase its 'A' milk price by 1ppl to 31 pence per litre from November 2017. The company’s 'B' Price for August was 35ppl and it…
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NFU raises concerns about RPA remapping, outstanding payments and poor communications
The Rural Payment Agency's approach to its current remapping exercise has led to an increasing amount of outstanding payments coupled with poor…
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Government 'suppressing' information on post-Brexit food price hikes
The UK’s largest union has said it has discovered the government is suppressing information on expected changes in food prices as a result of the UK…
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Rural Payments Agency mapping updates causing concern for farmers
A number of farmers have spoke of concerns about changes to their land parcels and consequent anomalies concerning 2017 Basic Payments. According to…
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Small Welsh farm businesses invited to the Prince’s Farm Resilience Programme
Small farm businesses across Wales are being invited to take part in the second year of the highly successful The Prince’s Farm Resilience Programme…
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