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Scottish livestock groups map out CAP priorities
A number of key Scottish stakeholders have mapped out the priorities that they believe should underpin the delivery of support to Scotland’s…
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Ban pork imports from farms flouting stall ban, says NPA
Seven months after the European Union introduced a ban on keeping sows in stalls (except for the first four weeks of pregnancy) half of European…
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Estates 'should charge VAT for film income'
Traditionally granting access to land or property for filming was treated as a right over land and therefore no VAT was chargeable unless the volume…
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Farms 'in limbo' as HS2 compensation fight continues
The recent safeguarding of the proposed route of HS2 by the Department for Transport protects it from any conflicting development. It also triggers…
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Muller Wiseman dairy depot closure puts 140 jobs at risk
Fresh milk processor Müller Wiseman Dairies has confirmed that it is to wind down its depot operations at Keith and Whitburn, with closure of the…
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Farmers warned of VAT self storage issues
There is often confusion over some on-farm activities or services where space is made available for other commercial concerns, whether this is for…
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Arla's Ashby closure puts 370 jobs at risk
A dairy and distribution facility at Ashby-de-la-Zouch owned by Arla Foods is set to close in April 2014, and could result in the loss of up to 370…
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Sheep farmers frustrated over lamb price volatility
Sheep farmers across the country are feeling frustration at the current volatility in the lamb market, according to NFU livestock board chairman…
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Managed estates urged to grow revenues with anaerobic digestion
Estate owners are being urged to target income from anaerobic digestion (AD) as tenancies are renegotiated and amalgamated. EnviTec Biogas UK…
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Farmers warned to check workers' status
Farmers should reassess whether their workers are employed or self-employed, following a tightening of HMRC’s interpretation of the rules. “With Real…
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