Farming series The Archers 'misunderstands' IHT's impact on farmers
22 May 2025
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3 min read
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22 May 2025
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3 min read
Cranswick purchases Staffordshire-based sausage and meat manufacturer in £32m deal
Adam Couch, Cranswick's chief executive, said the acquisition of Blakemans will enhance its gourmet product offering and expand its foodservice capabilities
23 May 2025
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2 min read
Alistair Mackintosh confirmed as Red Tractor chair
The new chair said he was ‘totally committed to rebuilding farmers' trust in Red Tractor’
23 May 2025
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2 min read
Graham Wilkinson to step down as AHDB chief executive
The chief executive will join Sofina Foods as group agriculture director ‘towards the end of 2025’
22 May 2025
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3 min read
Mona Dairy set to restart production despite £1.2m farmer payment claims
Co-founder says compensation will be paid only to those prepared to sign contracts with new company
21 May 2025
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2 min read
Emily Norton appointed as new AHDB chair
Defra has confirmed the appointment, with Emily Norton to take up the role on June 1
21 May 2025
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2 min read
UK farmers have over two-thirds of their wealth tied up in farm
A study shows farmers see the farm as both their livelihood and pension
20 May 2025
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2 min read
Vegan activists 'spying' on farmers with drones
The Government was recently asked how it is protecting farmers from being 'spied' on by vegans
19 May 2025
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2 min read
Environment Agency urges farmers to see inspections as 'opportunities'
The Environment Agency has reflected on why farm inspections are important and why farmers should see them as ways to identify areas of improvement
19 May 2025
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4 min read
Farmers warned not to miss dairy contract opportunity
Dairy producers have been urged to take the time to read and understand the new contracts and what it means for their business
19 May 2025
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5 min read
European Commission simplifies Common Agricultural Policy
The move comes as part of a broader effort looking to reduce 'overlapping, unnecessary, or disproportionate rules'
19 May 2025
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2 min read
Environmental Farm Business Tenancies up for grabs at The Crown Estate
Tenants are being sought for three farms in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
18 May 2025
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2 min read
Farmers should take advantage of SFI 'second chance'
Fisher German’s David Kinnersley says eligible farmers are better off applying now despite the small application window and extra restrictions
16 May 2025
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2 min read
Trends farmers should look out for in the leisure, tourism and events space
04 May 2025
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4 min read
Diversification special: Temporary campsite 'ban' could lead to loss of farm income
24 April 2025
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4 min read
The fruits of labour – vineyard opportunities continue to grow for UK farmers
02 March 2025
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3 min read
Landowners urged to unlock cinematic opportunities of rural and farming life in Scotland
23 February 2025
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3 min read
Farmers urged to act 'quickly' to avoid Autumn Budget 'crunch' on diversification projects
16 February 2025
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3 min read
Farming series The Archers 'misunderstands' IHT's impact on farmers
22 May 2025
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3 min read
Steve Reed suggests money raised from IHT will help fund farmers' mental health services
20 May 2025
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3 min read
Farming Minister admits he needs security detail when visiting farmers
20 May 2025
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3 min read
Gov accused of 'hiding' after refusing to provide figures on IHT alternative
20 May 2025
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2 min read
