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Two year calving the route to higher beef profits
About four out of every five UK suckler producers could improve their profitability significantly by targeting a two year first calving age…
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British barley booming in China as new £100m trade deal set
British barley is booming in China as growing demand for beers and ales leads to a trade deal worth up to £100 million for UK farmers, Environment…
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NFU takes concerns of UK sheep farmers to Brussels
NFU livestock board chairman Charles Sercombe will take the concerns of UK sheep farmers to Brussels at the first meeting of the European reflection…
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Young members’ concerns discussed with influential EU representative
Radnor YFC members were recently given the opportunity to meet with Tom Tynan, a member of Phil Hogan, the EU Comissioner's, Cabinet. The engaging…
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NFU and NSA seek clarity with Defra and RPA on sheep inspection fines
The NFU and NSA have today held an urgent meeting with representatives from Defra and the RPA to clarify serious member issues being relayed around…
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Farmers tap into booming camping and caravanning sector to boost income
This winter, outdoor accommodation search specialist Pitchup.com has revealed its figures for farm bookings in 2015, showing 20,463 bookings at farm…
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Defra to cut budget spending by up to 30 per cent over next four years
Defra has provisionally agreed to cut its spending by up to 30% over the next four years, along with three other government departments.The four…
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NFU Cymru Conference told to expect 80% of SFP next month
NFU Cymru members attending the annual Conference held yesterday were told by the Deputy Minister, Rebecca Evans, that the majority of Welsh farmers…
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Lords EU Committee to investigate responses to price volatility and how to create a more resilient agriculture
The House of Lords EU Sub-Committee on Energy and the Environment have launched a new inquiry into how the agriculture industry can respond to price…
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Landowners invited to event highlighting the potential of diversifying into glamping
Powys and Shropshire landowners are being urged to attend an event organised by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) where they can…
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