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THE International Outdoor Event Expo (IOEX) is launching
A ‘speed-networking’ event giving landowners looking to expand their estate’s potential the chance to meet event agencies and organisers searching for unique space, is to be held at the International Outdoor Event (IOEX), taking place in London on March 6-8, 2012.
Alan Craig leaves ANM Group
A shock announcement from the ANM Group board has confirmed chief executive Alan Craig has left the business and is replaced by existing board member Patrick Machray.
Tribunal result good news for holiday lets
A recent tribunal’s decision has confirmed business property relief (BPR) from Inheritance Tax can be secured on farmers’ holiday cottages.
Branding aims to grow potato category
POTATO supplier Greenvale has launched its first branded product - GreenVale Farm Fresh potatoes.
Backdated 53.5ppl milk price
An increase of 1ppl from January 1 has brought the price for goat milk producers supplying Delamere Dairy on a level profile to 53.5ppl.
Prices up for peas and beans
THE prices of field peas and beans jumped again this week by £2 and £3 per tonne.
Competition in the search for direct milk suppliers
COMPETITION for milk supply has intensified this week, with Arla openly declaring its search for another 500 producers to join the existing 1,400-strong Arla Foods Milk Partnership.
ANM closes Sheffield plant
The ANM Group has confirmed the closure of its loss-making Yorkshire Premier Meat plant in Sheffield at the end of last week.
Future bright for UK sheep industry as trade remains firm
DESPITE a likely increase in the UK sheep breeding flock, and despite more lamb from New Zealand, UK sheep industry prospects are said to be bright.
Lyon: Urgent action needed over pig welfare reforms
A RE-RUN of the battery cages fiasco will be on the cards unless urgent action is taken over sow stall compliance.
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Boost for local food promotion in Lancashire
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Survey reveals Scottish farmers’ optimism up
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Food spending bucks long-term trend
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New appointments for Clydesdale and Fengrain
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Sales grow in USA for Belton Cheese
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Waste firm’s expansion plans
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New email alert service for assurance changes
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Unstable prices sees milk turn to cheese
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Scottish farming faces a 'double whammy' over cuts - Lyon
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RPA on course to meet second SPS target
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Arable prosperity drives land purchases
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Bpex website improvements
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Fertiliser demand set to pick up globally
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Morrisons buys Vion processing plant
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Milk price still important component of profit
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Stark messages for UK poultry industry
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Changes to Eblex board
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Arable prosperity drives land purchases
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Scottish farm income rises by 4.1pc
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Big boost in Northern Ireland farm income
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NFUS calls for more flexible SFP payments
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Big rise in dairy and lowland beef and sheep incomes forecast
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Phenomenal store cattle trade reflects tightening supply
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Investors in Scottish farmland should consider long-term tax implications
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Welsh single payment entitlements maintain value
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New Bpex marketing chief
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Farm closures in Majorca
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Japan records brief egg price rise
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Brazil expecting recovery in beef export sales
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Uruguay steps up import controls
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Australian research fights fly strike with tea tree oil
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Grassland Sheep Scheme pays out to Irish farmers
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Wynnstay’s record results
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Scientific development in Israel
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Ag science skills shortage identified in NZ
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Young farmer's 1,000-cow dairy plan 'called in' by Welsh
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Welsh lamb exports global
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Malting and feed barley markets are looking firm
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Trade deal could see farmers forced out - George Lyon
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Farmer faces £40,000 bill for slaughtering breach