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Scottish government in red tape pledge
Scottish government steps to cut red tape for farmers have been announced by Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead. Launching the report, entitled…
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Tax proposals contribute to lack of agricultural investment
Fears about recession and a range of proposed tax measures to be introduced from October 2012, and into 2013, including the removal of the…
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Gov’t must learn from coastal access mistakes - CLA
The CLA today urged the Government to learn from the mistakes it made at Weymouth Bay in Dorset when rolling out a further 190 miles of coastal path…
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TFA endorses Uplands Report
The Tenant Farmers Association has endorsed the National Sheep Association’s report on the "Complimentary Role of Sheep in Less Favoured Areas"…
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Fracking approval creates land exploration surge
The announcement by the Environmental Agency, effectively approving the process of ’fracking’ for shale gas, will give a green light to energy…
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Increasing costs trigger cover concerns
Significant increases in commodity prices and the rising cost of fuel, stock, feed and machinery has triggered concerns that some farmers in the West…
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Defra consulation muddies the water - NFU
Government proposals to withdraw water abstraction licences without paying compensation are extremely concerning, the NFU said today. Defra’s…
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Thrapston livestock market to be relocated
Thrapston’s livestock market is set to relocate to new premises on the edge of the town following East Northamptonshire Council Planning Committee’s…
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Attracting young talent to agriculture
Making agriculture an attractive alternative for younger talent was identified as a priority at a food and farming industry forum hosted by Lloyds…
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Farms in record output levels
New government figures show farming is performing strongly despite the on-going struggles of the wider economy. The latest Defra farm income figures…
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