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Plans laid for UK's largest dairy farm
PLANS for the UK’s largest dairy farm of 8,100 cows have been submitted to North Kesteven District Council in Lincolnshire.
500,000 tonnes of out-of-quota sugar signed off for export
The European Commission has submitted a draft regulation which will allow the export of an additional 500,000 tonnes of out-of-quota sugar in the 2009-10 marketing year (to July 31, 2010).
Supermarket ombudsman to hear complaints anonymously
THE new body set to enforce the grocery supply Code of Practice will hear complaints anonymously, the Government has confirmed.
Wynnstay rides out 'tougher marketplace' storm
Wynnstay has posted a pre-tax profit of £5.2million, which is on a par with the previous year and, the company says, in much tougher market conditions.
World news round-up - February 5
A weekly look at business around the world.
Technology and crop protection key to meeting global food demand
A two per cent increase in food production will have to be delivered by farmers every year up to 2030, with a doubling of current global production by 2050 - the stark reality facing agriculture if much of the world’s population is to avoid hunger in the latter part of this century.
DFB management accused of lies and cover-up
THE management of Dairy Farmers of Britain (DFB) lied to its members and hid the true scale of its financial problems from its member council before it went into administration last year, a committee of MPs has been told.
First Milk board to search for new talent
FIRST Milk chairman Bill Mustoe wants to shake-up the Board. He is looking for new talent from within the co-op’s entire 2,600 strong membership.
Bank lending to agriculture drops
BANK lending to agriculture fell £184 million during December 2009, as Single Payments landed in farm bank accounts.
Futures market key to protecting dairy industry
DAIRY futures markets and other risk management tools need to be developed to protect EU dairy farmers against increasing volatility, say farm leaders.
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13,000 English farmers still waiting for Single Payments
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First Milk to pay for lost milk during cold snap
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Dairy farmers urged to engage in CAP talks
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Tories vow to encourage more new entrants
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Wind turbine on every farm 'within five years'
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Wiseman staff rewarded for long shifts
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New figures reveal fall in UK farm incomes
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CLA tie-up brings currency facilities to members
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Lamb outlook on track despite winter dip
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Red meat processors grapple with costs as rationalisation bites
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Sainsbury to invest £40m in UK dairy industry
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'Smokies' could soon be legal
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RPA clarifies Bical growers aid position
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Prince of Wales launches wool project
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Co-op ‘to establish dedicated milk supply’
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Former chief exec to be quizzed by DFB enquiry
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Medina Dairies buys ex-DFB Blaydon site
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Scots launch CAP road-show
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Industry welcomes Pack report on farm support
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Revised US crop figures may bear down on market
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Lockerbie’s butter processing upgrade
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QMP looking at new ways to drive Guernsey and Jersey market
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Exchange rate key to farm profits
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Key objectives of US farm policy under Obama rule
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Strong margins of spring OSR
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Entitlement activity grows
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Rural business fears over online tax returns
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Positive sign for sterling recovery
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Dairy Crest to reduce Wexford stake
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First EID-tagged auction works well at Sedgemoor