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Farmers get boost as Defra expands free vet visit scheme
Farmers in England can now access more tools to fight livestock disease, as Defra expands its free vet visit scheme to cover multiple herds and…
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Farmers launch legal fight over 'family farm tax' inheritance changes
Farmers are pursuing legal action against the government over controversial changes to inheritance tax that, critics say, could threaten the future…
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Small fresh produce suppliers to get paid sooner under new Aldi scheme
Aldi has announced it will introduce faster payments for small fresh produce farmers and suppliers, in a move aimed at easing financial pressure on…
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Pilgrim's offers 20-year pig farming contracts to improve stability
Pilgrim’s Europe has launched a 20-year contract model for pig farmers, aiming to deliver long-term financial security and support on-farm…
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NI farmers offered cash for conservation – union urges fair play
Northern Ireland farmers could soon be paid for protecting nature — but the Ulster Farmers’ Union warns the new scheme must work in practice and…
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UK farmers offered record £600/t contracts to boost linseed production
UK farmers are being urged to cash in on global demand for linseed, as new record-breaking £600 per tonne winter linseed contracts are unveiled. With…
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NFU warns of 'another financial blow' in wake of support slashes
Farmers are facing a renewed financial hit as further reductions to delinked payments are confirmed, prompting strong criticism from the NFU. The…
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Fresh cash injection for Scotland's farmers as £14m scheme to launch
A fresh wave of funding is on its way for Scotland’s farmers and crofters, with a new £14 million grant scheme opening on 14 July. The Future Farming…
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Lifeline for small abattoirs as FSA backs vital discount scheme
The UK’s small abattoirs have won a vital reprieve after the Food Standards Agency (FSA) backed the continuation of a key discount scheme many say is…
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Union warns of beef price slump squeezing NI farmers
Northern Irish beef farmers are facing mounting financial pressure as factory prices tumble, with the Ulster Farmers’ Union warning that the downturn…
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