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Concerns rise for BPS as few receive payments, survey shows
The latest results from a NFU survey into BPS delivery back up increasing concerns that payments have stalled and dispute RPA figures on payments…
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VAT ruling 'will affect farm businesses', say Saffery Champness
Farms and rural businesses that hire temporary staff through an agency have had the status of VAT charged on that supply confirmed in a recent…
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Farm rents 'must come down next year,' as farmers tightening their belts
The farming community must tighten its belt and landlords should share the burden too, according to Tenant Farmers Association's National Chairman…
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Milk farmers will start 2016 'in a miserable state', European Milk Board says
European dairy farmers will be starting 2016 in a 'miserable state of affairs', according to the European Milk Board as they continue to call for EU…
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Recovery fund for flood affected farmers opens
An emergency fund to help farmers affected by Storm Desmond to restore damaged agricultural land launches has been launched, Farming Minister George…
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Roots to Prosperity welcomes introduction of new woodland creation planning grant
The north of England based Roots to Prosperity forestry initiative has welcomed the announcement from Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne that…
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Insurance and levy set to protect poultry industry
An industry-wide levy to cover clean-up costs and more extensive housing orders for free range birds were two of the priorities outlined to the…
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Turnover increases by 15% at Shrewsbury plant and machinery auctions
Auctioneers Halls have reported a 15 per cent increase in turnover at the popular bi-monthly Shrewsbury Plant and Machinery Sale this year despite…
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2015 has seen British farming face massive challenges, but hope remains for future growth
Increased volatility and falling commodity prices across the sectors have seen farmers’ confidence drop to lower levels as seen last year, a new…
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Continued support from banks 'needed' as farm cash flow problems persist
The NFU is calling on the banks to continue support ahead of predicted cash flow problems affecting much of the farming industry. The latest…
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