All Farming articles – Page 31
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NewsMedia Bites 6 November: Asda, air fryers, farming strikes
Farmers are reportedly planning strike action in response to plans to introduce a 20% inheritance tax on farms
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NewsMorrisons announces 5% discount for its farmers in store and online
The move is the latest extension to the retailer’s support for UK farmers, including its continued commitment to invest £1.4bn per year into British farming
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NewsLancashire Farm Dairy sees profits double due to new listings
The yoghurt maker posted ‘record’ results in the year to 31 January 2024
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NewsMedia Bites 4 November: Interest rate cuts, budget woes, M&S
Rachel Reeves’ budget and its impact on business and the economy is still making headlines
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NewsTesco launches milk sustainability partnership with Arla and Müller
The launch of the Future Dairy Partnership marks a significant step towards uniting the dairy industry to accelerate reduction of emissions
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Comment & OpinionValencia floods are a tragic reminder of climate change threat to food supply
Thousands of hectares of farmland are submerged following heavy rains across eastern Spain
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News‘Shafted’ farmers dismayed by budget tax hikes warn of price increases
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first budget has been slammed by the farming sector for its ‘betrayal’ over tax hikes
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NewsThousands of hectares in Valencia destroyed after deadly flash floods hit the region
Heavy rains and hailstorms across Valencia, Almeria and Andalusia have caused irreversible damage for farmers
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NewsGraham’s The Family Dairy reports boost in profit, driven by rise in sales volumes
The supplier saw sales increase across conventional and new products including its high-protein lines
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NewsFemale fmcg leaders appeal for donations while on the road to raise funds for Farm Africa
The GROW for Good Challenge has so far raised £48k to support Farm Africa’s work, with a target of £75k
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NewsRSPCA Assured plays down ‘welfare washing’ accusations and ramps up farm visits
The accreditation arm of the RSPCA has completed its trial of over 200 unannounced visits to farms
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NewsDairy farmers warn against watering down of dairy contract legislation
Defra is considering an amendment to the new legislation, despite it going ’against the principles of fair dealing’, the NFU has said
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NewsTilda boosts annual rice yields of north Indian farmers by 7%
It worked with 1,270 rice farmers in the region, teaching them sustainable practices
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NewsMüller deal to buy Yew Tree Dairy approved by CMA
The deal is set to expand Müller’s milk powder capabilities in both the UK and export markets
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NewsGovernment legalises carrying chickens by legs despite welfare concerns
The ‘shocking’ decision represents the first dilution of animal welfare practices since Brexit and has been criticised by animal rights campaigners
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NewsSeasonal worker scheme confirmed for 2025
The scheme will provide a total of 43,000 seasonal worker visas for horticulture and 2,000 for poultry next year
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NewsVeganuary founder launches anti-RSPCA Assured campaign
The ads, which shows a picture of a pig with the tagline ‘Don’t Trust the RSPCA Assured Label’, will be displayed in 2,750 Tube carriages
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NewsSupermarket beef prices set to rise next year due to tight supply
AHDB is forecasting a 3% drop in UK prime cattle slaughter numbers for 2025, in response to falls in subsidy payments and general profitability issues
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NewsNFU boss hits out at government’s food sector ‘policy paralysis’
Farmers were growing increasingly frustrated at a lack of concrete policies on a raft of major issues, warned Tom Bradshaw
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NewsRSPCA contributes evidence to Court of Appeal on ‘frankenchickens’
Fast-growing chickens make up about 90% of chicken sold in supermarkets and experience health and welfare issues