Supermarket sweep
Farmers are likely to be the losers when big food retailers merge, says Fen Tiger.
Building up a business in beef
Judith Tooth meets beef farmer and baling contractor Andrew Lloyd.
‘Strong will’ for Easton & Otley to succeed
June 29, 2018 by admin
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Easton & Otley principal Jane Townsend is building closer links with the region’s farming community. Richard Shepherd-Barron reports.
Management course trains new generation of farmers
June 29, 2018 by admin
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Applications are open for a unique training course developed with farmers to develop the skills needed when managing a farm business.
Consider collaborations other than contract farming
June 29, 2018 by admin
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Expert view: The industry must embrace collaboration other than contract farming agreements where structures such as share farming are true joint ventures, says Gary Markham.
Better yields and prices deliver higher contract farming returns
June 29, 2018 by admin
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Higher commodity prices, better yields and lower variable costs saw returns from contract farming agreements rise for both farmers and contractors in 2017, says Strutt & Parker.
Get ready for Making Tax Digital
June 29, 2018 by admin
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Expert view: Farm businesses and the self-employed must prepare for the upcoming digital revolution of tax, says Lucinda Davenport.
Keep vigilant to prevent Land Rover thefts, says insurer
June 29, 2018 by admin
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Land Rover Defenders are being stolen to order in a countryside crime wave which has seen vehicle thefts soar 14% since the iconic model went out of production in January 2016.
Attention to detail brings benefits on Suffolk farm
A long term strategy to beat blackgrass is also boosting yields for HH Craske and Son – and helping the environment.
Stamping out lameness in flocks
Sheep producers are being encouraged to stamp out lameness in the national flock when the industry highlights ways of better controlling the problem this month.