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UK farm unions sound alarm over potential changes to dairy contracts
The UK farming unions have written to the government to raise alarm over potential changes to the new dairy contracts legislation. The four unions…
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Farm leaders raise major concern over possible 'family farm tax'
The NFU has warned that many family farms will be 'seriously impacted' if the government changes agricultural property relief (APR) in the autumn…
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Farmers urged to fill up fuel tanks ahead of possible fuel duty rise
Farmers have been urged to fill up their fuel tanks now to avoid getting caught out by the much-anticipated rise in fuel duty expected in the autumn…
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Scottish farm leaders seek clarity on post-Brexit funding split
The significant majority of Scotland's post-Brexit agricultural support package must be delivered as direct support through Tiers 1 and 2, NFU…
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NFU calls for agriculture budget of £5.6bn as autumn statement looms
The NFU has written to the chancellor outlining its key asks ahead of the autumn statement – chief among them being the need for an agriculture…
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Welsh government takes steps to reduce penalties under NVZ regulations
The Welsh government has announced plans to make short-term amendments to the cross-compliance penalties related to the new water quality…
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More investment needed for England's beef farmers 'before it's too late'
An open letter has been sent to the government calling for 'sensible and adequate' investment for the country's beef farmers 'before it's too late'…
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Peers call for urgent roll out of flood funds after delays as farmers 'suffering'
Peers have urged the government to roll out flood funds promised at the start of the year, as farmers are 'still suffering' from the impact of the…
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Pressure mounts for bigger agri budget as MPs debate farming
Calls have been made for the government to boost the agriculture budget to £5.6 billion as MPs debated the state of the farming industry in the House…
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Scottish sheep farmers call for more support for less favoured areas
Scottish sheep farmers are calling on future support schemes to be 'fit for purpose' while ensuring the viability of those farming in disadvantaged…
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