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EU pork faces tough times with health scares and Russian ban
The global pork market will likely begin to cool down as the buoyent market circumstances from the first three quarters are now disappearing. With…
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Farmland 'outperforming major assets' as values increase further
The average value of farmland has increased by 12% so far in 2014, a 10-year increase second only to gold, according to new figures. The average…
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Dairy Association to meet with MPs over price crisis
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers is entering talks with leading MPs to express its concern over the current farmgate milk price cuts…
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Why is the price of milk falling?
British consumers say they want to back dairy farmers after learning that the price they are paid has dropped significantly in the past few months…
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New tax to consider when buying land
On 9 October, the Scottish Government announced the proposed rates for Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (“LBTT”) and Scottish Landfill Tax. LBTT…
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Farmers plan further milk protests
"Further protests are planned for the coming week, members and press will be notified," Farmers for Action said after over 500 people attended the…
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RPA reminds farmers of entitlements deadline
Farmers have less than two weeks to put themselves in a better position for CAP Reform by transferring entitlements ahead of the deadline later this…
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Retailers urged to support British dairy farmers
Support for British dairy farmers from retailers and the government is 'vital' after farmgate milk prices have plummeted following the trend on world…
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Dairy Code of Practice: 'Risks creating a division within the industry'
The Dairy Industry Code of Practice for Contractual Relations (VCOP) was agreed and introduced in 2012 to replace conflict and divisiveness between…
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Dairy farmers set for Wednesday milk price protest
Dairy farmers are set to take part in a second milk price protest on Wednesday, in Somerset, Farmers for Action have confirmed. "As predicted the…
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