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Potato and farm machinery going up for auction in Shropshire
A dispersal sale of surplus machinery will be held near Bridgnorth, Shropshire following a family’s decision to cease their cattle and potato…
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Cost of farming squeeze continues as ag inflation sits at 19%
Inflation in agriculture remains high at nearly 19% as the cost-of-farming squeeze continues, the latest figures show. Consultant Andersons’ latest…
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Extra diligence needed when 'opting to tax' under new rules, experts say
Farming and rural businesses are being told to be extra diligent when 'opting to tax' and ensure detailed records are kept on file. HMRC’s decision…
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Muller announces milk price fall of 3ppl for March
Dairy farmers supplying Muller who meet the conditions of the processor's Advantage scheme will see a milk price fall of 3ppl from March. Those…
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Scottish hill farmers seize opportunity to sell at premium prices
Scotland saw a rise in the number of hill farms marketed during 2022 as farmers sought to capitalise on the high prices being paid by forestry and…
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Defra's new fly-tipping figures 'fail to reflect full scale of crime'
There was a 4% fall in fly-tipping incidents over the last year, according to new government figures, but rural campaigners warn they fail to to…
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Welsh sheep sector sees challenging start to the year, report says
Increasing imports, the cost-of-living crisis, the effects of an unusually dry summer and high input costs were reflected in volatile farmgate prices…
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Farmland continues to show resilience as values grow for seventh quarter
Average land values in England and Wales rose again in the final quarter of 2022 despite several months of economic uncertainty and political…
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Where will our eggs come from in 2023?
As egg producers pull out of production and planning applications to build new or extend existing units become few and far between, the sector is…
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Most farmers to adopt nature friendly practices 'on 15% of land by 2030'
Defra has announced a five-year delivery plan to improve the the environment, which includes incentivising most farmers to adopt nature-friendly…
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