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Scots farmers urged to take part in survey influencing support schemes
Scotland’s farmers are being urged to take part in this year’s Scottish Farm Business Survey, with officials warning that the data provided will…
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Frontier launches premium faba bean contract to boost grower returns
Frontier Agriculture has launched a new premium contract for human-consumption faba beans, giving growers access to a guaranteed-value market at a…
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Scottish government unveils £500k boost for small food producers
The Scottish government has announced £500,000 in capital grants for small producers in 2025–26, aiming to bolster crofters and rural businesses…
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NFU Scotland demands £90m budget boost to protect food security
Scottish farming leaders have urged ministers to use the 2026–27 Scottish budget to deliver a major uplift in agricultural funding, warning that…
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Government launches crackdown on unfair crops contracts
After years of being squeezed by uneven contracts and opaque pricing, Britain’s arable farmers may finally gain stronger protections as ministers…
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Scotland's Future Farming Scheme sparks backlash amid calls for full disclosure
The Scottish Conservatives have accused the Scottish government of keeping farmers “in the dark” over how grants were awarded under its flagship…
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Scotland's less favoured area scheme funding arrives early for farms
Early payments under Scotland’s Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) have begun landing in bank accounts, offering a crucial cash-flow boost for…
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Farmers turn to investing as financial pressures mount, NFU Mutual finds
Rural households – and farmers in particular – are increasingly shifting money into investments as concerns about long-term financial security…
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Trust rising but confusion persists over milk regulation changes
A year after new milk contract regulations came into force, the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator (ASCA) says awareness and trust across the…
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'Serious risk' to family farms as dairy incomes collapse across Wales
A sharp plunge in dairy prices has triggered alarm, with the Farmers’ Union of Wales warning that some family farms now face losses running into…
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