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'Autumn statement is a poisoned chalice', warns accountants
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement proved something of a poisoned chalice for farmers, with some really valuable tax benefits and other, potentially…
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Dairy market: First signs of a rebalancing of the markets?
The 3.6% uplift in the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction should be read in the context of a slow re-balancing of dairy markets, according to the IFA…
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Increased weather volatility threatens British food production
As the Paris Climate Conference today hosts its ‘Farmers’ Day’, a new survey from the National Farmers Union has highlighted the damage that severe…
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RPA confirms BPS payments are hitting farmers’ bank accounts in England
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has confirmed that over 33,000 farmers in England have been paid their full 2015 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) claim on…
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Christmas shoppers should think local this 'Small Business Saturday'
With the festive period just around the corner the CLA, is urging Christmas shoppers to support local rural businesses this Christmas. The call comes…
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First Milk confirm December price changes
First Milk reduces prices from 01 December 2015: • -0.43ppl for creamery pools & Northern England pool • -0.30ppl for Scotland pool • No change for…
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'Times remain tough but farming punching above weight', says expert
While times remain tough for farming, recent challenging market conditions have actually boosted productivity, meaning the industry is now punching…
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Farmers 'urgent for margins to improve' as NI approves China pork deal
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has described as 'welcome news' the decision by the Chinese Certification Agency (CNCA) to approve Northern Ireland pork…
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Müller January milk price hold welcomed by industry
A decision by Müller to leave its January milk price unchanged despite continuing volatility in world dairy markets, has been welcomed by farmer…
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Forestry worth nearly £1 billion to Scottish Economy
A new report published today (Monday 30th Nov) reveals that Scotland’s forestry sector is a hidden success story and is contributing nearly £1…
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