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Time to re-register for Agricultural Waste Exemptions, says rural firm
Farmers need to be on the lookout for a reminder from the Environment Agency warning them of the expiry date of any Agricultural Waste Exemptions…
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EU fallen behind targets on agricultural research, Commissioner Hogan tells conference
Developments in science, technology and innovation are key to the future of European farming, a major agricultural science conference has heard. The…
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Milk price rise must kick-start government action to help farmers, warns Plaid Cymru
The Welsh Government must use the slight increase in milk prices to kick-start action to help farmers, Plaid Cymru’s Llyr Gruffydd has said. After a…
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Muller confirms October milk price rise
Muller has written to dairy farmers to confirm that its standard litre milk price will increase by an average of 1 pence per litre from October 1st…
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New tax rules to benefit farmers, says Old Mill
Farming couples should make the most of new tax rules to transfer unused personal allowances between them, offering tax savings of up to £212 a year…
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Melvyn Bragg attacks 'bullying' National Trust over farm sale
Broadcaster Melvyn Bragg has accused the National Trust of 'bullying' after the charity bought farmland in the Lake District. Thorneythwaite Farm's…
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Government grants new badger cull licences to combat 'devastating disease'
New badger culling licenses have been granted in areas of England to tackle bovine TB, Farming Minister George Eustice has said. Defra said bovine TB…
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Caution urged for rural businesses considering incorporation
Caution has been urged for rural businesses considering incorporation, says Chartered Accountants Saffery Champness. Former Chancellor George…
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Survey shows majority of British people want farmers to be paid a fair price
A new survey has revealed that the vast majority of British consumers believe it is the responsibility of businesses and the government to make food…
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Farmer fined £9000 for polluting stream with slurry
A farmer has been ordered to pay £8,957 in fines and costs for polluting a stream near a popular Cornish holiday beach. On 9 July 2015 the…
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