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NFU Mutual's record profits of £1bn set to lift farmer bonus
NFU Mutual, the UK’s leading rural insurer, is significantly increasing the Mutual Bonus given to its members after benign weather and a strong…
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Pig producers share of retail price hits highest in 31 months
The share of pork retail prices received by pig producers rose in February, averaging 40.5% - hitting its highest point in 31 months. According to…
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Rising suicide rates among European dairy farmers scares industry
Growing financial pressures coupled with a lack of prospects are pushing more European dairy farmers to commit suicide. Farmers are concerned after…
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Scotland warns of hard Brexit as food exports reach record £5.5bn in 2016
Food and drink exports from Scotland has grown by £421 million in 2016, to a record £5.5 billion. The latest figures show an 8% increase in the value…
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RPA makes top up payments to over 2200 hill sheep farmers for 2015 BPS
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has now made top up payments to over 2200 commoners for their 2015 BPS. Last October it became clear that significant…
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Farming 'strain' from government BPS delays, Farmers' Union of Wales says
Welsh farmers are feeling the pinch as delays in Government payments to farmers has prompted a farming union to warn of strain and hardship. The…
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Brexit: CLA sets out 'red lines' which Gov must not cross to secure best deal for farming
A rural organisation has set out “red lines” which must not be crossed in order to secure the best possible post-EU trade deal for UK farming. The…
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Lawyer urges action against ‘death tax’ which could see 9000% rise in fees for farmers
A leading solicitor is urging farmers to write to their MP rejecting government proposals which could see a 9,000% rise in ‘death fees’. John-Paul…
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Positive gains in dairy prices not being shared with farmers, says UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has claimed dairy prices are falling short, with positive gains from a favourable exchange rate not being shared with…
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Tariffs could inflate cost of traded dairy products by 60 per cent, AHDB Dairy says
Tariffs could inflate the current cost of some traded dairy products by as much as 50-60% if they were imposed between the UK and EU after Brexit…
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