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NFU begins legal fight to overturn badger cull ban
The NFU is set to launch its legal challenge against the government's blanket ban on a badger cull as a means of controlling bovine tuberculosis.
10 October 2008
Caution urged over greenhouse gas targets
Farming organisations have expressed caution over government targets that aim to slash UK greenhouse gas emissions by 80% in the next 40 years.
09 October 2008
Pesticide manufacturers call for EFSA to carry out comprehensive impact assessment of new authorising rules
Pesticide manufacturers call for EFSA to carry out comprehensive impact assessment of new authorising rules.
09 October 2008
Tax changes could lead to cash flow savings
Arable farms and those that have made large investment in machinery could make significant savings in their tax bills this year because of a change in the way depreciation is accounted for, chartered accountant, Chavereys has advised
09 October 2008
MEPs seek draconian changes to new pesticide rules
MEPs have started their second reading of the EU's controversial plans to revamp the pesticides approvals process, introducing new cut-off criteria.
08 October 2008
MEPs seek to water down CAP health check
Euro-MPs on the European parliament's agriculture committee have voted for a substantial watering down of the EU Commission's "health check" of the CAP, looking to soften the impact on farmers.
08 October 2008
UK food chain seeks Prime Minister meeting over pesticide proposals
Leading food chain associations call on Prime Minister to raise need for impact assessment at head of state level.
26 September 2008
So you want to...Sell your farm
The sale of a farm may be the first time in generations - even centuries - that land has been sold. Wendy Short seeks some expert advice to maximise the value of this crucial asset
26 September 2008
Rent reviews must reflect farming uncertainty
This year’s rent settlements must reflect the uncertainty that farming businesses face. That’s one of the main calls from the NFU, as the Michaelmas deadline rapidly approaches
24 September 2008
Dairy farmers cautious about future investment, survey reveals
Investing in extra slurry storage capacity will be one of the top priorities for dairy farmers over the next 12 months, according to a survey conducted by Barclays Bank at last week’s Dairy Event and Livestock show
24 September 2008
Seasonal labour shortage costs growers thousands
The NFU has called for the government to change its policy of ending the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme after its 2008 seasonal labour survey revealed growers had lost an average of £140,000
17 September 2008
