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NFU meets banks to highlight impact of credit crunch on farming
The NFU has met with leading lending banks to highlight the concerns of farmers and growers about the tightening of access to credit and the impact…
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Harvest time for farm landlords as rents are predicted to rise
A Midland agricultural lawyer expects to see a rise in agricultural rent reviews over the coming years as landlords reap their own harvest on the…
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Know you are covered this christmas
South West firm Cornish Mutual has expanded the level of insurance cover for some homeowners this year, to make sure their Christmas presents have…
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3.7m dollars to extend future farming forums
The State Government has allocated an extra $3.7 million so that its future farming forums can be held in more communities over the next four years…
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NFU says Pre-budget report has limited value for agriculture
The NFU has described today’s pre-budget report as ’of limited value’ in helping agriculture play its part in driving forward an economic recovery…
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Banks must follow lead in reducing lending rates to farms
The NFU has described today’s move by the Bank of England to slash interest rates as a bold and decisive move to inject confidence amid a…
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Rate cuts are welcome relief for farmers
Today’s unprecedented 1.5% cut in interest rates provides welcome relief for farmers says Paul Spencer, Agriculture Director for Lloyds TSB…
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Cut in interest rates is good news for farmers
The recent announcement by the Bank of England that interest rates are to be cut by 0.5%, to 4.5%, will be welcomed by many sectors, not least for…
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Capital tax allowance could slash bills and boost income
Farmers claiming the new 100% tax relief on capital expenditure could slash their tax bills and claim valuable tax credits, says accountant Old Mill…
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NFU meets Defra on tax plans
The NFU reinforced the need for tax incentives to support farmers' investment in productivity and sustainability in a meeting with Defra yesterday…
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