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DEFRA budget - NFU comment
The NFU today welcomed a modest overall increase in the Defra budget, but expressed concern that after taking into account new spending commitments…
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Union welcomes RDP announcement
NFU Cymru has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Rural Affairs that the Rural Development Plan (RDP) for Wales has been approved by the…
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Union cautiously welcomes support package announcement
NFU Cymru has welcomed Elin Jones, the Minister for Rural Affairs' announcement that an application is being made to the European Commission (EC) to…
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Tax changes for April 2008
These days, some tax changes are trailed well in advance; others appear at relatively short notice. Consequently, it can be difficult to keep in mind…
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NFU Deputy President to speak in Keswick
NFU Deputy President, Meurig Raymond, will be on hand to discuss the implications of a bluetongue vaccination policy, poor lamb prices and the…
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McCains chip in to help North West potato growers
McCain's commercial agriculture manager will attend an NFU potato event in Lancashire and give the region's spud growers a chance to supply the oven…
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SPS – Accounts and Tax Recognition
From the 2008 scheme year, farmers and growers will be required to have the land used to support their single payment claims at their disposal on…
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SPS payments top £1 billion
Figures published this week show that the total amount paid out by the Rural Payments Agency in single payments has reached £1.06 billion, which is…
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HFA payments begin
The first partial HFA payments should start reaching hill farmers in England this week. The RPA is due to pay out 75% of the full value of each…
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NFU Cymru vows to continue fight for disease recovery package
NFU Cymru has vowed to keep up the pressure on Government for a recovery package to help the Welsh farming industry which is still reeling from the…
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