Farmers in the United Kingdom are being asked for their views on future spraying legislation in a consultation launched by the UK government today (9 February).
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Some English tenant farmers could risk losing their SPS entitlements as their rental agreements come to an end.
Suffolk farmer Paul Kerridge designed this furrow-less plough in the second half of 2009 and is about to make a first batch for local farmers.
Tenant farmers have described the Uplands Entry Level Scheme as disappointing and warned that some producers could miss out on vital support.
09 Feb 2010
There are fourteen candidates vying for an officeholder position with the NFU. Find out who they are and read some of their key pledges.click here
The government plans to share the cost of combating animal disease with livestock producers by introducing the Animal Health Bill.
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How do you make farmers' market stalls perform as a business? This was a central theme at the recent National Farmers' Retail and Markets Association conference.
08 Feb 2010
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