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‘Damaging’ US tariffs threaten crops, pigs and dairy sectors says NFUS
NFU Scotland has reacted sharply on the possible agricultural fall-out from the ‘potential for damaging retaliatory tariffs being imposed by…
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Tax relief boost to farm productivity worth £100m
Adopting an Irish model of Income Tax relief in the UK could boost farmland lettings and increase agricultural productivity by…
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£327m BPS farm loans pay-out begins in Scotland
The Scottish Government has announced that its advance payment of ‘CAP loans’ is already underway and that farmers can expect…
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New figures highlight BPS importance to farm income
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) payments will make up a greater proportion of farm income this year than they did in…
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Worst of all worlds warning on new Euro exchange rate
The euro exchange rate for calculating Basic Payment Scheme 2019 payments has been set at £0.89092, a small fall on…
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Chancellor’s investment pledge will help farming businesses says NFU
A commitment by the Government to significant levels of investment into the country’s infrastructure and public services has been welcomed…
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New service launched to connect farm entrants and landowners
A new service designed to connect potential entrants into farming with landowners who have hectares available has been launched in…
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Farmers warned of renewable energy ‘pitfalls’
Investing in renewable energy schemes can be fraught with pitfalls says Hugh Taylor from independent energy consultancy Roadnight Taylor. He…
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Government tells exporters to get ready for Brexit animal health regs
Importers and exporters of animals and animal products are being urged to prepare for Brexit on October 31, with the…
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Scots extend ‘staffing needs’ survey in response to migration consultation
NFU Scotland is giving farm-based businesses and the agri-food sector more time to comment on the industry’s permanent and seasonal…