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Agricultural budget trimmed by £600m over three years, analyst warns
The spending review delivered a mixed bag for farming, with the agricultural budget set at £2.7 billion per year over the next three years — a…
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Small abattoirs brace for closure as FSA reviews lifeline discount
Small abattoirs across the UK are facing a critical moment as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) meets to decide the future of a discount many say their…
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Concern as Defra cuts BPS support to just £600 per farm
Defra has confirmed a major reduction in delinked Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) support for farmers in 2026 — a move expected to have significant…
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Rural crime costs fall as farmers and police fight back, report says
The financial toll of UK rural crime has dropped by over 16%, as coordinated crackdowns and community vigilance deliver real wins against serious and…
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NFU Scotland demands multi-year farm funding from Holyrood
NFU Scotland is calling on the Scottish government to urgently commit to a multi-annual funding framework for farmers and crofters, following the UK…
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New chapter for grain merchant Cefetra as First Dutch takes helm
Cefetra Group is set to chart a new course as it parts ways with BayWa AG and joins Dutch logistics firm First Dutch in a move that promises…
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Spending review: £2.7bn farming budget masks real-term cuts, experts say
The government’s headline pledge of £2.7 billion a year for farming and nature has been cautiously welcomed, but rural experts warn it may actually…
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Gold: Protecting your hard-earned legacy
Knights Bullion is an experienced Bullion Exchange, based in the heart of Stratford upon Avon. Combining experience and expertise with exceptional…
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£14m boost to turn farm surplus into 19,000 tonnes of meals for families
A £13.6m government funding package is set to convert surplus farm produce into thousands of meals for families facing food insecurity across England…
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NFU leads last-minute push to save farming budget
The NFU has ramped up pressure on the chancellor to safeguard vital funding for sustainable farming, warning that looming budget cuts could derail…
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