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First Milk announces milk price increase for November
First Milk has announced a 5ppl milk price increase for November. The increase consists of 5ppl B price increase taking it to 25ppl for all pools…
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Arla Foods dairy plant in Lockerbie set to axe 22 jobs
More than 20 jobs could be set to go at an Arla Foods dairy processor in Lockerbie. The farmer-owned company is planning to transfer a proportion of…
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Window of opportunity to review phone mast agreements ahead of radical reforms
Farmers and landowners with a mobile phone mast on their land are achieving deals that pay an average annual rent of £6,029, according to Strutt &…
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UK farmers 'can produce cheaper food due to leaving costly regulations of EU'
A new thinktank report has come to the conclusion that Brexit means the UK can avoid 'costly agricultural regulations', which in turn means farmers…
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Brexit and currency casting 'unwelcome shadow' over UK food trade
The Brexit impact and particularly concerns about long-term currency volatility is currently casting a very 'unwelcome shadow' of uncertainty over…
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Farmers need to be ready for future digital tax changeover, warns financial sector
By 2020 all businesses in the UK will be expected to file their tax details online using HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC’s) new digital tax system. But…
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Farm exports will be hit by 'punishing tariffs' if UK opts for hard Brexit, warns Nick Clegg
Former Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has warned that UK food prices will see a steep hike if the government opts for a hard Brexit. A hard…
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Charity staff conquer ‘The Big One’ to raise awareness for farmers in need
Last week a group of intrepid charity staff and supporters climbed the 420 steps, or 235ft, to the top of the highest peak on ‘The Big One’…
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Lack of funds 'leaving a vacuum' for both farmer and environment
Two prominent rural organisations have written jointly to the Agricultural Minister of Northern Ireland Michaelle McIlveen asking her to ensure…
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EU Sheep Reflections Forum ponders the future of sheep industry amid very low incomes
An 'EU Sheep Reflections Forum' has delivered results in Brussels this week to help give producers throughout the continent a more viable future. The…
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