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Dairy industry faces 'unprecedented challenge' to meet demand
The international dairy industry will face an unprecedented challenge to meet future demand, according to Dr Judith Bryans, chief executive of Dairy…
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Bursaries scheme to bring new talent into rural professions
A new scheme to give future rural professionals a financial boost has been announced by Harper Adams University. Twenty students starting at the…
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Lilly to acquire Novartis Animal Health
Eli Lilly and Company today announced an agreement to acquire Novartis Animal Health for approximately $5.4 billion. Upon completion of the…
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New grant aims to support declining bee population
The Duchy of Lancaster has announced a new Beekeeping Grant to encourage its farm tenants to support the country’s rapidly declining bee population…
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Booming milk production 'could trigger cash flow problems' for dairy farmers
Booming UK milk production could trigger cash flow issues for dairy farmers, an agricultural expert has said. Figures just released show that…
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Defra flood fund 'welcome news for farmers'
Farmers hit by recent flooding are being offered grants of up to £35,000, the Department for Environment and Rural Affairs have announced. This fund…
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Farmers face substantial tax bills over TB slaughter
Beef and dairy farmers whose cattle were slaughtered due to TB could face substantial tax bills, according to agricultural accountants. Last year…
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Australian dairy 'offers best risk returns in global agriculture'
Australian dairy currently offers the highest risk-adjusted return of any sector in global agriculture, according to Aquila Capital. Surging global…
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Farmland prices hit new heights
The value of English farmland continued to strengthen at the beginning of 2014, rising by almost 6.5% in the first three months, the first time…
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£90m for centres of innovation: do pigs & poultry want their share?
The Government has made £90 million available for UK centres for innovation as part of its strategy to make UK farming more competitive, productive…
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