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Scottish farmers impacted by sea eagle predation receive funding
Scottish farmers impacted by sea eagle predation will benefit from half a million pounds in funding to help trial new methods to stop livestock loss…
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Farmers encouraged to grow sunflowers to boost market returns
Farmers are being encouraged to consider growing sunflowers to boost market returns and deliver environmental benefits. United Oilseeds, which…
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Union urges Welsh government to avoid England's SFI 'turmoil'
Farm leaders have called on the Welsh government to remain focussed on a 'structured, consultative approach' to support schemes following 'turmoil'…
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Biodiversity net gain still an opportunity for farmers, research says
New research shows that farms are yet to realise the full potential of the opportunity presented by the biodiversity net gain (BNG) obligation placed…
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Farmer confidence deteriorates even further to hit record low levels
Farmer confidence has hit historically low levels, bypassing the record lows set last year, as Defra's closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive…
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Government closes SFI scheme for England, but what next?
Defra's sudden announcement that the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) will close for new applications has caused a huge earthquake, but what…
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New bill seeks to introduce fairer pricing for farmers
A new bill will soon be introduced to parliament which hopes to ensure farmers across the UK receive fairer prices than they do currently. Alistair…
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Legal challenge launched against new meat inspection charges
The trade association representing abattoirs and processors has launched a legal challenge against the Food Standards Agency's new meat inspection…
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Fury as Defra confirms sudden closure of SFI applications
The government has confirmed it will stop accepting new applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, a move which has sparked…
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Farm business incomes forecast to rise for all sectors except cereals
Average farm business incomes are forecast to have risen in 2024-2025 across all agricultural sectors, with the exception of cereals. This follows a…
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