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National Beef Assocation calls for Watchdog to regulate the industry
The continuing struggle farmers face to make a profit has led some to take action, sparking protests from milk producers across the country. With…
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Milk price fall will create 'mega-dairies', warns MEP
The rise of mega-dairies will be the inevitable consequence of the fall in milk prices, according to the Green Party. South West MEP, Molly Scott…
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Donation to help Scottish farmers facing poor weather
Following the very poor weather experienced across Scotland this spring and summer, the Scottish Government has donated £50,000 to assist farmers and…
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Farmers back lamb marketing boost to help combat price pressures
A Welsh farmer delegation backed HCC’s contingency marketing initiative to boost Welsh Lamb in the face of UK-wide price pressure at an industry…
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Landowners urged to think before they sign National Grid agreement
Landowners across the UK are being urged to ‘think twice’ before signing documents that could potentially limit the value of their land if it is to…
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Buyers must be more transparent on prices paid to farmers, Lochhead says
Scotland's Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Food and the Environment has called for widespread support of the dairy industry. It comes after a…
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Leading agri-machinery dealer says advanced electronics will boost farm incomes
Reducing downtime on farm equipment and improving resource utilisation are two areas where telematics is making an impact on agricultural production…
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Farming unions demand clear and urgent action from Government, industry and EU
A seismic change in the way food is sold is essential or there could be dire consequences for the farming industry and rural economy, the UK’s…
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Holiday pay warning made to farmers
Farmers must take care to ensure they are paying their employees enough holiday pay, following changes to employment law. According to accountant Old…
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Supermarkets are failing British consumers, says the TFA
The Tenant Farmers Association has accused the UK’s biggest supermarkets of operating against the long-term interests of British consumers. Speaking…
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