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Planning proposals will boost rural economy - CLA
The CLA today said Government planning proposals to simplify the process of transforming agricultural buildings into homes is a much-needed boost for…
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Farmers could be 'empowered' to make barn conversions
Farmers could soon be able to convert barns for residential use without specific planning permission in a move put forward by the Department for…
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Shale Gas: lack of information means fear of unknown
Nick Herbert, MP for Arundel and South Downs, has highlighted increasing concerns in rural England about the impact fracking may have on our…
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Renewables planning guidance discourages ‘inflexible’ buffer zones
New government guidance will ban councils from imposing “inflexible rules” on low carbon projects such as setting minimum distances between wind…
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Modern technology transforms farm sheds
Old farm buildings are often more of a liability than an asset when it comes to livestock production – but with a little work they can be put to good…
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Estates 'should charge VAT for film income'
Traditionally granting access to land or property for filming was treated as a right over land and therefore no VAT was chargeable unless the volume…
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Farms 'in limbo' as HS2 compensation fight continues
The recent safeguarding of the proposed route of HS2 by the Department for Transport protects it from any conflicting development. It also triggers…
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Lack of grass concerns beef and sheep producers
The hot July weather has burnt off many pastures and supplementary feed manufacturers are experiencing a surge of enquires from cattle and sheep…
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Farmland in great demand at collective property auction
Strong demand for small parcels of farmland was evident as prices of up to £16,371 per acre were achieved at a successful collective property auction…
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Farmers warned of VAT self storage issues
There is often confusion over some on-farm activities or services where space is made available for other commercial concerns, whether this is for…
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