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Middle East tensions push farming towards crisis, warns NFU Scotland
Farming is being pushed towards crisis as escalating tensions in the Middle East drive a surge in energy and fertiliser costs, with NFU Scotland…
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Farm cost squeeze returns as 'agflation' surges to 7.6%
Farmers across the country are facing a renewed cost squeeze as soaring input prices collide with falling returns. According to Andersons…
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NFU Cymru puts farm growth at heart of Senedd election demands
NFU Cymru has put farm growth and food production at the centre of its demands to political candidates, as campaigning intensifies ahead of the…
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New farm inheritance tax rules now in force as experts warn of challenges
New inheritance tax changes that came into force on 6 April are already set to increase pressure on farm succession, with accountants warning of…
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Fears for native cattle genetics as funding removed for key bloodlines
Rare cattle bloodlines could lose vital protection under new government rules, campaigners have warned, after key genetic lines were excluded from…
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Ministers shift grocery regulator to Defra to strengthen farmer protections
A major shake-up of grocery regulation will bring the UK’s watchdog closer to the farm gate this summer, as ministers seek to tighten oversight of…
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Fertiliser supply fears grow as cashflow and global risks mount
Pressure is mounting on the government to act on fertiliser supply, as industry leaders warn of growing risks to farm cashflow and future food…
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£100m bioethanol restart sparks row over lack of support for UK wheat
Concerns have been raised that a £100 million government-backed restart of a major bioethanol plant may fail to support UK farmers, with no guarantee…
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Push for 'mutual respect' as Wales launches farming tenancy code
A new code designed to reset relationships between landlords and tenant farmers in Wales has been unveiled, marking a fresh push to improve standards…
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UK farmers hit by £337m fuel cost surge after Iran oil shock
Farmers across the country face a £337m surge in fuel costs after an oil shock linked to tensions involving Iran sent red diesel prices soaring. New…
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