Farm Business

British Sugar is seeking ‘significant’ price rises from its customers, as gas inflation has left it facing soaring costs.

British Sugar is seeking significant price rises from its customers, as gas inflation has left it facing soaring costs.

Do not discount the rural vote if you want to win the next General Election, a countryside group has warned after a new poll revealed that traditional Tory supporters, disillusioned by Government policy, are now looking to Labour.

It follows last month’s announcement of a 1ppl rise for May, taking the total rise to 3.3ppl

Scottish farm income figures published this week have ‘vividly illustrated’ how exposed businesses are to volatility and input costs, according to NFU Scotland.

UK beef exports to the US are frozen for the remainder of 2022, with the blockage set to hit UK exporters.

Police forces will still face the upfront financial burden of kennelling dogs seized in relation to hare-coursing offences, despite new legislative powers reimbursing costs.

Processors have continued to announce large price rises for May, with Meadow Foods price standing at 41ppl

NFU Cymru has warned rising inflation and materials shortages will make it even more difficult for farmers to comply with Welsh Government’s water regulations.

A total of 29 businesses, will receive capital grants ranging from £1,047 to £1.35m through the latest tranche of the Food Processing, Marketing and Cooperation (FPMC) scheme