Autumn Statement – NFU reaction
Moves to freeze fuel duty rises and extend small business rate relief in addition to the previously announced employment allowance could all play a part in helping farming’s profitability in the future. “But there is also a missed opportunity here. Long term demand for food is growing and we’ve got a natural advantage when it […]
Single Payment Scheme 2013 – Agency makes payments to highest ever number of English farmers on first day
The payments, reaching 92.3 per cent of the RPA’s Single Payment Scheme customers, represent 89.3 per cent of the estimated fund value, £1.48bn in total. Mark Grimshaw, RPA Chief Executive, said: “Today we have delivered nearly £1.5bn on the first banking day of the payment window, £100m more than we did on the same day […]
£10 million trade deal reached on UK beef exports to Singapore
Singapore’s ban on UK beef, put in place following the identification of BSE, has been lifted following an inspection from the country’s Agri-food Veterinary Authority (AVA) to three beef plants in the UK. These beef producers and their sister plants will now be able to export cuts of deboned beef from cattle aged thirty months […]
RPA opens bid for cash to promote and inform on EU agricultural products
Producers of one or more of the products listed below may apply for up to half the cost of marketing their goods abroad in a scheme designed to raise awareness and increase sales of EU food products. The maximum rises to 60 percent for the promotion of fruit and vegetables intended specifically for children in […]
Cornwall Farmers announces £2.3 million growth plan
The farmer-owned co-operative, which has been trading for more than 90 years and employs 200 people, is upgrading its network of Country Stores, investing in new IT systems and staff training, and increasing its range of services and products to appeal to a wider customer base. The investment is being supported with £920,000 from the […]
Farmers reminded of 21-day deadline for land use appeals
Farmers’ Union of Wales Montgomeryshire county executive officer Susan Jones said that after local landowners in the area had registered manorial rights by the October deadline, farmers were now starting to receive notices from the Land Registry advising them a third party is seeking to protect the mineral interests. “The notices explain who has made […]
Farm Safety Partnership welcomes NFU Mutual board member
The Farm Safety Partnership, with representatives from a range of agricultural organisations, works with farming families to reduce accidents and save lives. John, said: “By highlighting the most common causes of farm accidents and providing people with some simple safety tips, the Farm Safety Partnership will hopefully prove a catalyst for farmers up and down […]
British trade mission to sell tea to China
Mr Paterson will be joined by a delegation of 35 British food and drink businesses, tapping into the Chinese market at the Food and Hotel China exhibition in Shanghai. The British companies span the food and drinks market, from tea and beers to cheese, smoked salmon, desserts and confectionary. Environment Secretary, Owen Paterson said: “With […]
Bluefin eyes agriculture growth with newly created role
The move highlights Bluefin’s growing specialism in farming and Mark will capitalise on Bluefin’s strong existing position in the market by overseeing its expansion into new areas and the development of new products. He will also coordinate Bluefin’s farming proposition around its nationwide branches, to allow a more cohesive and standardised service and client experience. […]
