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NFU lists eight key demands ahead of Autumn Budget
The NFU has written to the Chancellor ahead of the Autumn Budget to call for measures that ensure farmers can battle volatility as Brexit nears. In…
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Tax breaks on farmland should avoid Budget chop, NFU Mutual says
Fears that a major tax break on farm land and buildings could be axed in this month’s Budget are unlikely to become reality, according to NFU Mutual…
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Budget proposals to raise Insurance Premium Tax will hit farmers 'hard'
The upcoming Autumn Budget's proposal to raise Insurance Premium Tax will hit farmers and rural businesses "hard", NFU Mutual has warned. Increasing…
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Scottish farming 'upbeat' despite Brexit concerns
The Scottish farming industry is upbeat and confident despite labour concerns, according to a recent industry event held in Glasgow. The agriculture…
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One week left to respond to Welsh Government's Brexit consultation
Farmers have been urged to respond to the Welsh Government’s Brexit consultation before the deadline in just over a week's time. With the Tuesday 30…
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Defra's Brexit plans 'insufficient' for Northern Irish farming
The British government’s post-Brexit agriculture plans are "insufficient" when considering specific agricultural concerns in Northern Ireland, MPs…
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New export markets for UK farming discussed at Global Britain
The importance of exploring new export opportunities and the potential rules of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit were some of the key points discussed at AHDB’s…
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UK dairy cooperative looks to 'growing opportunities' in US amid Brexit
A UK organic dairy cooperative highlights "growing opportunities" in the United States as the potential impact of an impending Brexit looms. The…
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'Hugely damaging': NFU seeks urgent Brexit meeting with Government
The NFU is seeking an urgent meeting with the Government, highlighting how Brexit uncertainty is now "hugely damaging" the industry. The union has…
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NFU opens new hub in Westminster to make farmers better heard
The NFU has opened its new hub for British farming in the heart of Westminster to ensure the voice of the agricultural industry is better heard. The…
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