HMRC’s relaxation of RTI reporting by small employers is an important step
The NFU has been involved in a series of robust but constructive discussions with HMRC who have also promised to work with employer representatives over the summer to seek further improvements to real time reporting. NFU head of tax Michael Parker said: “As a result of this decision, businesses with fewer than 50 employees, who […]
DairyCo welcomes three new board members
Dairy farmers Janette Prince, David Cotton and Tim Gue will join Chairman Tim Bennett and the eight existing board members to develop strategies that determine the direction of the AHDB’s milk division and provide a clear vision for all DairyCo activities that benefit GB dairy farmers. Mr Bennett said: “I’m pleased to welcome Janette, David […]
Irrigation supplier KAR UK acquires Evenproducts Ltd, as it targets growth in 2013
KAR UK, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of irrigation equipment and products, has today announced its acquisition of the internationally recognised pioneer in the design and manufacture of water storage and irrigation systems, Evenproducts Ltd, for an undisclosed sum. The move comes as part of the company’s strategy to expand into new markets, with […]
FUW welcomes merger of new Minister’s roles
The Farmers’ Union of Wales today congratulated Alun Davies on his appointment as Welsh Government natural resources and food minister and welcomed the merger of his previous responsibilities for agriculture, fisheries and food with those of the former environment minister under a single portfolio. “We have had major concerns regarding the splitting of the previous […]
MEPs fail the environment in crucial CAP vote
MEPs in Strasbourg ignored more than a million emails from members of the public who urged them to reform the Common Agricultural Policy so that it delivers for the environment and farming. During an EU Parliament debate on reforming the CAP this week MEPs voted to reduce the amount of land farmers would have to […]
NFU remains concerned about aspects of EU vote on CAP
The European Parliament has supported a number of major changes to the European Commission’s controversial Common Agriculture Policy reform proposals in an historic vote in Strasbourg yesterday. While the NFU applauded many aspects of the vote, it remains deeply concerned by some important elements. NFU Deputy President Meurig Raymond, who has been meeting MEPs in […]
Serious offenders could face bigger penalties under new environmental sentencing proposals
The draft sentencing guidelines, which could mean larger fines for serious offenders, aim to provide clear guidance on sentencing these offences so that there is a consistent approach in courts across England and Wales. They also aim to ensure that the level of fines given to offenders matches the seriousness of the offences they have […]
Drop-in centres for SPS 2013 applications
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) will be opening five Single Payment Scheme (SPS) drop-in centres in England this year. Increasing numbers of applicants are choosing to make their claims online, saving time, paperwork and money while also benefiting from the reassurance of an instant receipt. This surge in online activity has reduced the demand for […]
‘Severe’ seed shortages a priority as NFU lands top EU role
Mr Watts, NFU combinable crops board chairman, was elected Chair of the Seeds Advisory Committee to DGAgri and will be in post for the first review of all European seed legislation in 40 years. He said: “I am delighted to be elected chairman of the committee. My task now is to make sure that the […]
