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'Unintended consequences' for tenant farmers facing tax relief changes
Whilst there has been much talk about the impact of the family farm inheritance tax, the effect on one key farming sector has been overlooked. Tenant…
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Scottish arable growers 'threatened' due to cost-price squeeze
Unsatisfactory crop prices and the continued rise in input costs are squeezing Scottish growers harder than ever, NFU Scotland has warned. Concerns…
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Farm leaders slam 'illegal' livestock imports into NI from GB
Farm leaders have condemned 'illegal' livestock imports into Northern Ireland from Britain due to the 'serious threat' of bluetongue virus. Imports…
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Regenerative wheat growers to be offered 'water premium' next year
Wheat growers are set to be paid up to £200 per hectare as part of a new deal between a regenerative farming company and four water companies…
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'Even more' farms could be hit by inheritance tax change
The government’s inheritance tax figures are 'increasingly at fault' as 'even more' farmers are set to be impacted by the controversial changes. This…
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Three abattoirs suspended from RSPCA Assured after activist footage
The RSPCA has said it is 'appalled' by footage released by activists showing poor conditions in three slaughterhouses which are part of its assurance…
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Police cancel charity tractor run due to health and safety concerns
A charity tractor run which was due to take place in Dartmouth has been cancelled by the police following health and safety concerns. The Dartmouth…
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NFU Scotland names five candidates contesting presidential roles
NFU Scotland has named five candidates contesting both the union's president and vice president roles, with the successful candidates announced in…
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Imported food contains pesticide residues not approved for UK use
Imported food has been found to contain residues of 48 pesticides that are not approved for use by British farmers, new government testing shows. The…
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Scottish retailers slammed for 'disappointing' offering of local food
Retailers and supermarket chains across Scotland have been criticised for their 'disappointing' offering of locally produced food. The latest results…
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