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Scotland's new £660m farm budget cautiously welcomed by industry
Farm leaders have cautiously welcomed the Scottish government's budget, as it will provide 'some security' to the future of farming in Scotland. The…
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'Town hall rebellion' gains momentum against farm inheritance tax
Local authorities across the UK are staging a 'town hall rebellion' as part of a fight back against the government's farm inheritance tax changes. A…
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Tenant farm sector in 'stasis' as government urged to do more
The tenant farming sector has settled at an 'unnatural equilibrium' due in part to the 'stifling effect' of area-based entitlements and subsidies…
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New group plans farmer rally in centre of Melton Mowbray
Farmers are set to protest in the centre of Melton Mowbray against the government's controversial farm inheritance tax announcement. The rally, which…
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Tory leader Kemi Badenoch to force vote on 'family farm tax'
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch will force a vote on the government's controversial farm inheritance tax announced in the budget. Ms Badenoch will…
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Farmers set to descend on central London again for new rally
Industry campaigners are in the process of organising new farmer protests across the UK, including in central London, with a date set for Wednesday…
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Northern Ireland's latest bovine TB review 'an insult to farmers'
The Northern Irish government's latest review into tackling bovine TB has been slammed as an 'insult to farmers' as losses continue to mount due to…
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PM in 'listening mode' after meeting about farm inheritance tax
The prime minister is said to be in 'listening mode' after concerns were privately raised to him regarding the controversial farm inheritance tax…
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Over 1,000 Scottish farmers rally in call for pro-farming budget
Over 1,000 farmers from across Scotland rallied in Edinburgh to call on the Scottish government to deliver a budget that secures the future of…
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Devon council rejects vegan menu as 'not fair on farmers'
Devon councillors have rejected a motion which sought to boost the quantity of vegan food at council-run events, as it was 'really bad timing' for…
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