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Farmers see incomes plummet as NFU calls outlook 'stark' for many
Farmers across numerous sectors have seen incomes plummet, new Defra figures show, with the NFU calling the outlook for many 'stark'. Defra has…
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Survey: Half of farm families could break inheritance promises
Children of farming families could be left high and dry despite their parents’ promises, as half of those making inheritance assurances also admit…
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UK pig producers post healthy profits on back of falling costs
UK pig producers posted healthy profits during the third quarter of this year on the back of falling costs, according to new analysis by AHDB shows…
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Scottish gov urged to deliver for farming after 'crippling' UK budget
The Scottish government has been urged to deliver a budget 'for Scottish food and farming' following the UK government's 'crippling' inheritance tax…
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Farmers can now apply directly online for expanded 2024 SFI
Farmers in England can now apply directly online for the expanded 2024 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme offer. This has been made possible…
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Labour's farm tax a 'hammer blow' to Scottish farming, SNP says
The SNP has slammed the UK government's restrictions on agricultural property relief (APR) as a 'hammer blow' to Scotland's family farms. The party's…
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Farmers struggling to heat homes can now receive £400 grants
Charity RSABI has increased the value of its Help for Heating grants as many people in the farming industry continue to see heightened energy costs…
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Defra unveils new £50m flood fund and £60m payments for farmers
Defra has pledged £50m for internal drainage boards (IDBs) to help protect farmers from future flooding, while confirming that the delayed Farming…
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Former Labour adviser says UK 'doesn't need small farmers'
John McTernan, a former adviser to the Tony Blair government, has said that the UK 'doesn't need small farmers' during an interview. Mr McTernan made…
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Accelerated phasing out of delinked BPS to have 'huge impact'
The government's continued phase-out of direct payments to farmers in England will be accelerated, causing a 'huge impact' on many farming…
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