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New peatland restoration grant opens for Welsh farmers
Farmers and landowners across Wales are being encouraged to support peatland restoration with the launch of a new £700,000 funding pot. The Peatland…
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Unions step up campaign against 'family farm tax' with banners
Farming unions are stepping up their campaign against the government's proposed farm inheritance tax plans with UK-wide roadside and gate banners…
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Farms told to be compliant with tax rules affecting Xmas ventures
With all else happening on the tax front, farmers are being advised to be compliant with rules that affect additional Christmas trading ventures. The…
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Dozens of trade bodies call for farm inheritance tax u-turn
The owners of tens of thousands of family-run farms and businesses have urged the government to scrap its controversial inheritance tax changes…
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What are Defra's future plans for the Countryside Stewardship?
Almost 20 months since the last Countryside Stewardship (CS) Higher Tier application window closed, Defra has finally announced its future plans for…
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Scottish organic farmers get automatic eligibility for future payments
Organic farmers will automatically be eligible for government support payments in a post-Brexit policy change to incentivise sustainable farming in…
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BPS payment made to 94% of farms, Welsh government confirms
The Welsh government has confirmed that 15,300 farming businesses - or 94% of all farms - have received their full or balance Basic Payment Scheme…
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Farms hiring seasonal workers reminded of pension duties
The Pensions Regulator has warned farmers and growers they may risk a fine if they don’t comply with their legal pension duties. The warning is…
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'Family farm tax': What steps can be taken at this stage?
In this article, accountant Saffery issues an update on the government's farm inheritance tax proposals, as well as the steps that farmers can take…
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Councils begin to distance themselves from 'family farm tax'
Several local councils across England have overwhelmingly voted to support farmers against the government's farm inheritance tax proposals. The…
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