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Tenant farmers' views needed on how sector should be regulated
The tenanted farming sector has launched a short survey to help influence Defra's thinking as it seeks to review how the sector will be regulated in…
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Defra unveils new SFI changes including increased payments and options
New changes to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) for 2024 will be made, including increased payments and new options such as support for…
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Defra underspends agricultural budget by £227 million
Defra has repeatedly underspent the farming budget, amounting to more than £200 million in the last two years, according to media reports. The…
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Defra seeks to back British produce more with clearer food labels
New measures to improve transparency in food labelling and to make sure British food stands out from imported food have been unveiled by the…
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Growers warn of 'new normal' as high production costs continue
Growers in the horticultural sector are shelving plans to expand their businesses due to a third year of soaring costs of production, a report has…
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Food security must be a top priority in 2024, NFU president says
Government must make food security a top priority in 2024 against the backdrop of this year's unprecedented challenges that farmers faced, the NFU…
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Labour confirms it has no plans to change agricultural property relief
Labour has confirmed it has no plans to change inheritance tax, including agricultural property relief, if it wins the next election. Shadow Defra…
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NFU raises concern over proposed carbon levy on imported fertiliser
The NFU has raised fears over a new carbon levy on some products imported into the UK from 2027 as it could drive up prices for fertiliser. A union…
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'Help us to help you': NFUS launches 2024 business intentions survey
NFU Scotland is delivering a ‘help us to help you’ message to farmers and crofters by encouraging them to participate in its 2024 business intentions…
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British fruit growers on 'knife-edge' due to 'unsustainable' low returns
British fruit growers are on a 'knife-edge' due to double digit cost of production increases, low returns and low confidence, the sector has warned…
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