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Solar power cost 'falling faster than any other technology'
The cost of solar power is falling faster than any other technology, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has found…
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First Milk farmers urged to 'reconsider'
First Milk members have been urged to reconsider their business plans to survive the milk price slump by John Owen, Royal Association of British…
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Retail milk discounting 'totally unacceptable'
Many farming businesses are increasingly under threat from an ever growing competitive retail environment, NFU members were told at a recent meeting…
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Dairy farmers threaten to quit as First Milk withdraw Monday's payments
Dairy farmers across the UK have threatened to quit as market problems continue, as First Milk decided to delay payments to farmers from today. First…
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Dairy tenant landlords urged to review rent charges
Landlords of tenant dairy farmers are being urged to review how much they charge in rents, the NFU Tenants Forum have said. The call comes following…
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First Milk member meetings announced
The NFU is urging members who are First Milk producers to attend a series of meetings organised to discuss the price cuts and payments delay…
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Eustice hints at futures market to help dairy farmers
A 'futures' market for the dairy industry in the UK could control price fluctuations, the government has said. Farming Minister George Eustice…
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Failure to meet demand for engineering skills costing UK £27bn a year
Failure to meet demand for new engineering skills could cost the UK £27 billion a year, according to new research. The results of a study undertaken…
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Families affected by HS2 face 'major worry and uncertainty'
Transport Minister Baroness Kramer visited three rural businesses in Cheshire and Staffordshire affected by the HS2 route to see the impact on…
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Rural communities warned over severe weather
People across the UK are being warned to prepare for severe storms with potential to cause severe damage to property. The extreme weather is forecast…
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