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Dunstall Holdings Limited, and subsidiaries including Rea Valley Tractors, have announced an intention to appoint administrators, owing to challenges facing the group.

As energy prices fluctuate and sustainability expectations grow, more and more poultry farmers are turning to solar PV as a practical, long-term solution to power their buildings and reduce operational costs.

One of the two UK bioethanol plants, Vivergo, has ceased production after discussions with the government failed to reach a solution that would allow it to continue operating.

Kaleb has shared a photo of the latest addition to the Cooper family, born on 14th August.

The NFU has welcomed the news that some red tape will be cut when it comes to trading with the EU, but added that the benefits will be limited.

Jeremy Clarkson has given glowing reviews to a range of new English wines on offer at his pub, The Farmer’s Dog.

Barry Mackland, 50, who bought and sold agricultural machinery in Scotland, has been sentenced to five years in prison for three charges of fraud and one of theft.

David Smith submitted false VAT returns on behalf of Scottish machinery company Balgownie Limited.

When accounting for inflation, the average UK farmer’s income has remained stagnant since the 1970s.

Farming groups have responded with mixed views on the new report by CenTax, which analyses the potential impacts of the government’s planned IHT reforms.

Mark Schuurman, Virgin Money agriculture director, gives pointers on how farmers should plan for the investment they will need, and outlines what the lender looks for in any funding application. 

Defra is being urged to ensure the SFI supports farmers in the face of a changing climate, as it develops the next round.