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Denmark's livestock farmers to be taxed for emissions from 2030
Danish farmers will have to pay a levy of 300 kroner (£34) per tonne of methane on emissions from livestock from 2030, the government has confirmed…
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Defra closes capital grants due to 'unprecedented demand'
The government has confirmed it will temporarily close new applications to capital grants due to 'unprecedented demand'. A total of 76 grant items…
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Tractors parade through Dover demanding farm tax u-turn
More than 100 tractors took part in a go-slow protest through Dover as farmers displayed their anger and concern over inheritance tax changes…
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Cornwall Council passes motion opposing 'family farm tax'
Cornwall Council has passed a motion opposing the government's recently announced 'family farm tax', and others are being urged to follow suit. The…
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Up to 75,000 farms 'likely to be affected' by inheritance tax changes
Up to 75,000 individual farm business owners are 'likely to be affected' by the government’s changes to inheritance tax (IHT) over the coming…
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Farmers across Scotland to rally in Edinburgh as frustration builds
Farmers, land managers, countryside and industry workers will descend on Holyrood tomorrow to signify the anger and frustration built up in rural…
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'Hammer blow' to farmers as CS Higher Tier delayed until mid-2025
Reports that the already delayed Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier scheme is now unlikely to open until mid-2025 is 'another hammer blow' to…
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Scottish budget must secure farming's future, NFU Scotland says
NFU Scotland has made its case for the Scottish government to 'secure the future' of farming and crofting, as farmers are set to rally outside…
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Concern as Rural Payments Agency suspends capital grants
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has reportedly suspended capital grants, sparking fresh alarm for farmers across the country. The suspension is…
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Welsh government axes 10% on-farm tree cover proposal
The Welsh government has agreed to axe its proposal mandating farmers to set aside 10% of their land to woodland and tree cover. The controversial…
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