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Farming charity sees large increase in number of farmers seeking financial help
During the first five months of 2016 R.A.B.I has seen a large increase in the number of working farmers seeking our help. From January to mid-May…
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Expression of Interest window for £1.5m Glastir grant scheme opens on 27th June
Welsh Rural Affairs secretary Lesley Griffiths has announced an Expression of Interest window for a £1.5m grant scheme supporting projects which…
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Scottish government announces £50m rural economy boost
At least £50 million will be injected into Scotland’s rural economy in the comings weeks by the Scottish Government. Rural Economy Secretary Fergus…
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What support would farmers get after Brexit?
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) was established more than fifty years ago to increase agricultural productivity, thereby ensuring that farmers…
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Brexit could leave Welsh rural communities in poverty, warns FUW President
British exit from the European Union must bring a reversal of policies from the main parties to prevent a decimation of Welsh agriculture, Farmers'…
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Government must begin next round of farm policy regardless of EU referendum outcome, says the TFA
The Tenant Farmers Association has called on Defra to begin the process of setting the agenda for the next incarnation of farm policy in the UK…
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Rural Secretary announces 'Organic Ambitions Fund' to strengthen Scottish organic sector
The Scottish Government will drive forward growth in the organics sector with a £50,000 development fund, Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing…
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Pig producers share of the retail price increases slightly up to 32% in May
The producer’s share of the retail pork price recorded another modest increase in May, to 32%, according to AHDB Pork. While this was one percentage…
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NI Rural Minister introduces preliminary checks on 2016 Single Applications
Preliminary checks will be introduced for the first time on all Single Applications this year, DAERA Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced…
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Wales leads the UK with 100% online CAP payment applications
Rural Secretary Lesley Griffiths has emphasised the Welsh Government’s commitment to increasing the sustainability and resilience of the Welsh…
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