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Global pork sector in 'stable first quarter'
The global pork sector has experienced a stable first quarter in 2013, with supply and demand more or less in balance. This stabilisation, in…
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Concerns raised over NFU Mutual salmonella insurance
Confusion has emerged over NFU Mutual's new salmonella insurance scheme after a free range egg producer was told there would a limit on the level of…
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Confusion as producers ponder exit or expansion plans
Anecdotal evidence suggests that an increasing number of free range egg producers may be selling up and getting out of the industry. After a decade…
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Ofgem scores own goal over landlords, says CLA
The CLA has urged the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to change new guidance which could see landlords having to move into their…
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'Incredible' trade reported at auction as Shrewsbury land sells
An 'incredible' trade was reported by auctioneers Halls as 48 acres of pastureland near Shrewsbury sold for £12,300 an acre at the first property…
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Environment institute criticises Osborne's fracking pledges
The Chartered Institution of Water & Environmental Management has criticised George Osborne's promise of tax breaks for the gas industry. CIWEM said…
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National Insurance cut will ‘boost small businesses’
The CLA said today the Chancellor has given a major boost to small businesses by cutting employers' National Insurance in his Budget. CLA Deputy…
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Few reasons to cheer over budget, farming groups say
There are 'few reasons to cheer' over measures announced in the recent budget with Chancellor George Osbourne 'unlikely to make any friends in the…
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Dairy profits drop by 13% as outlook 'remains bleak'
Lower milk prices, falling production and soaring input costs are contributing to falling profitability in the dairy industry, according to rural…
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Key CAP vote ends as MEPs back mandatory 'greening'
The European Parliament has backed plans to cap direct payments and made 'greening' measures mandatory as Wednesday's voting session ends. "Today we…
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