By unlocking the export potential China offers the pig industry, not to mention the red meat sector as a whole, we could gain entry into a marketplace which comprises a fifth of the world’s population.Business Features & Analysis
Stateside management approach saves on time and costs in Yorkshire
As a tenant farmer on land rising to 425 metres (1,400 feet) on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, David Hugill knew he had to do something different to make his 80 suckler cows pay. Chloe Palmer finds out how ‘mob grazing’ seems to have provided the answer.
Rising to the challenges of profitable dairy farming in Israel
An average milk yield of 12,000 litres a year across a 250-cow herd points to Mishmar Ha’Emek in Israel being an inspirational farm. But their innovation goes beyond housing, feeding and robot milking.
Investment and growth drive commitment to dairy farming
The Smith’s family business plan is almost complete, and after a 30-plus year journey - the farm has enjoyed significant expansion and radical changes along the way.
Cut the cost of financing machinery
MANY farmers rely on finance schemes from machinery manufacturers’ to help fund their new kit - but there are alternatives to these which can improve cash flow and save you money at the same time, an asset finance specialist claims.
Can ‘selling’ your invoices improve business cash flow
FED up of waiting for your cheques from big businesses?
Formal partnerships can prevent forced farm sales
MOST family-owned farming businesses do not have formal partnership agreements in place, leaving family members at risk of losing their farm if, and when, relatives want to sell up and cash in on the rising prices of agricultural land.
No heed to farming in tax relief cap measure
THE possible effect of new trading loss measures on farm businesses, seems to have been overlooked, says a rural business specialist.
Special safety and insurance needed for renewables
SAFETY is one of the key considerations for farmers planning renewable energy schemes.
Lending to strong ag businesses is still very much on the banks’ agenda
WITH the credit crunch showing few signs of abating for many businesses, H&H Land and Property director and AMC agent Tim Parsons examines what is ‘in’ and what is ‘out’ with UK agricultural lenders.
Scrutinise land use arrangement carefully to secure tax advantages
ONE of the main uses of arrangements, such as grazing licences, share farming and contract farming, is for land to be farmed while protecting the landowner’s farming status.
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First hand advice for applying for a tenancy
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Save thousands with better tax planning
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Implications of planning reforms
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Quinney pledges to bring a fresh perspective to the NFU
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Seals explains why partnership is key for AHWBE
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Robots add management flexibility without hitting herd’s milk yields
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Returns still good from solar power
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Are fears over Chernobyl radiation restrictions justified?
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Slashing input costs through better management
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Using the internet to raise your farm shop’s profile
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Farm businesses of the future - farmshop
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Badger cull: Ball now firmly in farmers’ court
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Good etiquette lies at the heart of successful livestock show judging
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How your farm could be affected by CAP reform proposals
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Farm’s people focus in producing easy to manage, saleable lambs
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Dairy CAP example: Home Farm, Shropshire
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Young farmer CAP example: Northern Farm, Scotland
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Arable CAP example: Grange Farm, Norfolk
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How CAP reform could affect your farm
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Putting business decisions ahead of the ‘farming way of life’
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Agricultural occupancy conditions – understand the implications involved
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Simple organic system and breed switch bring savings
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CAP reform: what it all means to farmers
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Hydro a viable longer-term option if situation is right
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Scottish college to meet energy demands through solar power
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Will the UK egg industry be hit hardest?
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Solar panels make environmental and financial sense
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Fears for British manufacturers as wood-burners get go-ahead
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Making wind power pay as a diversification
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Time to invest in green energy?