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Treasury must deliver for farming in Autumn Statement, NFU says
The NFU has written to the Chancellor ahead of the Autumn Statement calling for support to rebuild confidence and stability for British farmers…
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NFU calls for new Defra Secretary to deliver 'urgent action' on fairness
The NFU has called on the new Defra Secretary to deliver 'urgent action' on making the food supply chain fairer for farmers, six months on from the…
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Consultation on plans for digital grain passport to soon commence
A consultation with the industry over the possible introduction of a digital passport for combinable crops will launch next week. Digitising paper…
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Large baling contractors could be hit by plastic packaging tax
Large-scale baling contractors could be at risk of fines from HMRC due to non-payment of the plastic packaging tax (PPT), with many unaware they are…
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Arsonists who set fire to farms causing £1m damage sentenced to prison
Two men who deliberately started fires on farms across Sussex which caused more than £1 million in damage have been sentenced to prison. Joshua…
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£3,000 grants for Scottish farms impacted by Storm Babet
Scottish farming businesses who can provide evidence that their ability to trade was severely impacted by flooding related to Storm Babet can apply…
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Substantial mixed farm on edge of North Yorkshire Moors now on market
A substantial mixed arable and livestock farm on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park has come onto the market. High Waupley Farm, a…
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Young sheep farmers encouraged to join ambassador programme
A new group of young sheep farmers who want to further their development within the sector are being sought after as part of an industry programme…
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Kent farmers within 10km bluetongue zone asked to comply with legislation
Farmers within the 10km temporary control zone (TCZ) set up after an outbreak of bluetongue in Kent are being asked to continue to comply with the…
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NFU urges public to buy whole Christmas turkeys direct from farm
Consumers are being encouraged to buy British whole turkeys directly from the farm this Christmas as part of an NFU campaign aiming to help the…
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