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MP urges local farmers to apply for sustainable farming incentives

Local farmers can sign up for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) from 18th September and start registering their interest now, through the online Rural Payments service. The SFI pays farmers for taking actions that support food production, farm ...

21 Sept 2023 at 03:14

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England’s ‘pivot year’ in BPS decline

Farmers will find that Basic Payments reduce by 35% this year and by 50% next year, compared to 2020 rates and so will need to look at their businesses. In its third year, England’s agricultural transition becomes a fact on the farm in 2023, the ...

11 Jul 2023 at 12:25

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Office of Budget Responsibility did not certify '500 farms' affected

The government’s claims about the impact of proposed Inheritance Tax (IHT) changes have come under fire, with critics once again arguing that the figures are vastly underestimated. Ministers have repeatedly asserted that their estimates are ...

15 Jan 2025 at 11:09

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Local MP continues to fight for farmer's rights

Mel Stride, MP for Central Devon and Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, met with Devon NFU members amid rising concerns about the Government’s proposed changes to inheritance tax laws. It is estimated that more than 100,000 farms across ...

07 Jan 2025 at 09:46

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Dairy profits set to topple from recent highs

In the upcoming year, dairy farm profits are anticipated to decrease rapidly, necessitating swift adjustments by businesses to manage input expenses and cash flow during the winter season. The Milk Cost of Production report, conducted ...

17 Oct 2023 at 02:05

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All non-essential farm inspections paused due to adverse weather conditions

All non-essential farm inspections have been placed on temporary hold due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions. Making the announcement, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, said: “I am ...

04 Apr 2024 at 14:43

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Devon team spearheads campaign to stop supermarket ‘farmwashing’

Devon organic veg box company, Riverford, led by founder and farmer Guy Singh-Watson, has teamed up with a group of British farmers, including conservationist and TV presenter Jimmy Doherty, to launch a new fairness campaign ...

12 Oct 2024 at 07:01

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South West farmers urged to check insurance for temporary workers during harvesting season

A leading agricultural expert has warned farmers they could face costly claims, fines and prosecutions if temporary workers employed during the busy harvesting season are inadequately trained and insured. William McCarter, ...

18 Jul 2024 at 10:27

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South West Devon MP brands family farm tax vote ‘cruel’

Rebecca Smith, the Conservative MP for South West Devon, has criticised the recent vote on the family farm tax, calling it “cruel.” On Tuesday, 4 December, Opposition Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch forced a vote in ...

06 Dec 2024 at 09:59

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South West farmers invited to robotic dairy forum in Exeter

Farmers from across the South West are set to converge at the Sandy Park Conference Centre in Exeter on Tuesday, September 24, for a groundbreaking event focused on the future of dairy farming: the Robotic Forum, ...

21 Aug 2024 at 16:12

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Independent review of protected site management on Dartmoor to begin

Defra has confirmed there will be an independent evidence review into the management of protected sites on Dartmoor. David Fursdon, an experienced industry figure based in Devon, has accepted the position of ...

02 Jul 2023 at 10:46

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ALERT: Devon and Cornwall Police warn farmers after rise in fuel thefts

Farms across Devon and Cornwall have been targeted in a recent increase in fuel thefts, prompting police to urge farmers to take extra precautions to secure their fuel supplies. Devon and Cornwall Police ...

27 Jun 2025 at 16:07

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