Dairy farmers lost an average of 3.49p/litre in 2016/17, following the prolonged spell of disastrously low milk prices, according to a new survey by accountant Old Mill. However, incomes are set to increase markedly in 2017/18 amid soaring dairy demand and values. (more…)
Farmers stand to benefit from cutting edge research into plant and animal nutrition after Timac Agro UK established its head office at the Rothamsted Centre for Research and Enterprise (RoCRE) (more…)
Overhauling tax legislation offers a key way to promote greater productivity in the farming sector after Brexit, and now is the time to see how best to do that following the publication of a new discussion paper. (more…)
Farmers and rural employers should check whether their staff are really self-employed in the eyes of the law following a legal challenge by a disgruntled worker. (more…)
The dairy industry is in a far better place than this time last year, but farmers should beware increasing production without careful forethought, according to farm accountant Old Mill. (more…)
Poor broadband coverage has been a major headache for those with rural businesses for many years – but a new partnership could finally provide the answer. (more…)