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'Family farm tax': Racecourse offers free entry for farmers and tractors
Fakenham Racecourse is offering free entry for farmers and their tractors to attend the ITV-televised Sky Bet Raceday this Sunday in order to…
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Fruit growers call for more retailer support amid rising challenges
Fruit growers are warning of a tough year ahead as rising energy costs and wage increases continue to create challenging circumstances. A lack of…
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Video: Farmers blockade Morrisons depot in Somerset
Farmers blockaded a Morrisons distribution centre in Somerset over the weekend as anger continues over inheritance tax changes and retailers' low…
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Young sheep farmers with policy interest urged to join parliament tour
Young sheep farmers with a particular interest in agricultural policy will be able to join an event visiting the Houses of Parliament next month. The…
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Extended call for Scots farmers to complete 2025 intentions survey
NFU Scotland has extended its call for farmers and crofters to complete its 2025 business intentions survey, with a new deadline to apply. Now in its…
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Labour unveils 'new deal' for farming as budget backlash persists
The government has unveiled new measures to help dampen industry criticism following the budget, including new planning reforms and a pledge to buy…
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Climate change 'starting to bite' farmers, charity warns
The Wildlife Trusts have called for an agriculture budget worth £3.1 billion for England to fight climate change impacts which are 'starting to bite'…
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Inflation will 'add 19% more' farmers to inheritance tax changes
Some 19% more farmers than forecast will face punitive inheritance tax charges in the first decade of the government’s new legislation unveiled in…
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Six key themes facing farmers and landowners for 2025
Experts have identified what they think will prove to be the biggest themes facing farms in the coming year and how there may be ways to turn…
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Defra urged to retain statutory guidance for Farming Rules for Water
Defra has been urged to retain the statutory guidance for the Farming Rules for Water to ensure farmers can continue to spread organic manures in the…
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