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Three-quarters of farms impacted by new tax plans, NFU finds
Around 75% of commercial family farms will be impacted by the government's new 20% inheritance tax proposals, the NFU has found in new analysis. The…
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New agri-tech strategy for next decade needed, report concludes
A refreshed government agri-tech strategy that helps unlock the potential of agriculture to deliver multiple benefits is now vital for the next…
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Vehicle 'deliberately' mows down and kills six sheep in Yorkshire
Seven sheep have died after a 4x4 vehicle 'deliberately' drove over a farm fence and mowed down the animals, police have said. North Yorkshire Police…
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Young farmers' pumpkin PYO enterprise flourishes after support
Trialling different pumpkin-growing techniques in the first season of a pick-your-own (PYO) diversification has helped new entrant farmers manage…
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Farmers trial use of livestock to control bracken without chemicals
Farmers are trialling the use of livestock to control bracken without chemicals, with an ultimate aim to save costs while restoring habitats. By…
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Defra Secretary pledges to make farming 'more profitable'
Defra Secretary Steve Reed has pledged to make farming 'more profitable' as concern continues over the impact of the government's farm inheritance…
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Lynx to show first UK installation of new STOLL ISOBUS front loader
Visitors to the Lynx Engineering stand at LAMMA will witness for the first time the new STOLL ProfiLine ISOBUS front loader, fully installed and…
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RSPCA Assured pauses new layer welfare standards until May 2025
RSPCA Assured has paused the roll out of its new welfare standards for laying hens until May next year due to ongoing concerns raised by farmers. The…
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UK could see lowest oilseed rape planted area for 42 years
An early bird survey has suggested that while the UK wheat area may rise for next year's harvest, it could be the lowest OSR planted area for 42…
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Viral petition urges government to u-turn on family farm tax
A petition signed by nearly 50,000 people has warned the government that changing inheritance tax will 'devastate' farms across the UK. The viral…
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