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90% of Welsh farmers to receive Basic Payment Scheme payments on first day
The Welsh government has announced that almost 90% of farmers’ Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) claims will be paid when the new payments window opens on…
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Farmers do not trust Welsh government to deliver subsidies, says Welsh Conservative leader Davies
Farmers do not trust the Welsh government to deliver fit for purpose subsidies when the UK leaves the European Union, Welsh Conservative leader…
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60% of dairy producer organisations earn better returns for their farmers, according to report
The European Commission has published the second report on the operation of the so-called 'Milk Package', a series of measures launched in 2012 to…
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Flood defence spending 'perverse' as vulnerability increasing, research says
Public spending on flood risks in England is increasing vulnerability rather than preventing it, according to new research. A report found that twice…
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Farmers face threat of higher tax bills, warns farm accountants
Farmers could face 'considerably higher' tax bills in future following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, although details are likely to remain…
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Arla raises December milk price by 1.49p per litre
Arla Foods is raising its milk price to owners by a further two eurocents per kilogramme (1.49p per litre) from 1 December. This is the fourth…
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RPA chief insists he is the 'right man for the job' despite late payment criticisms
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) chief Mark Grimshaw has insisted he is 'the right man for the job' to deliver an improved support payments service…
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Scottish dairies commit to 27.5p minimum price for farmers in 2017
A dairy deal between milk producers and processors to commit to a minimum price of 27.5p per litre for 2017 has been agreed upon. The deal was made…
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Rural housing crisis: Landowners 'must do more' as young people priced out of market
Rural landowners should be playing a more crucial role in solving England's housing crisis, according to a new report. Rural communities are…
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Brexit presents good opportunity to unlock new dairy markets, says upbeat report
With global demand for dairy products expected to grow over the next ten years, the UK has a good opportunity to unlock new markets post-Brexit…
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