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Defra minister rejects call for targeted pig support

Defra farming minister Stephen Morgan has rejected calls for targeted support for beleaguered pig producers, insisting current market difficulties do not warrant any government intervention. The case was made by…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

£2m in direct support offered to Scotland's pig producers

A new £2m support scheme for Scotland’s independent pig producers has been launched by the Scottish government to help with the significant market challenges facing the sector. Scotland has lost…

BUSINESS

Cash pressures steer farmers towards smaller tractors

Constrained finances in the arable sector appear to be influencing tractor-buying decisions, with farmers opting for smaller machines despite an overall rise in registrations. Latest figures from the Agricultural Engineers…

LAND MARKETS

Rare launches in several counties offer variety

A Northumberland livestock and arable farm where the current owner has produced about 50,000 cattle, 160,000 lambs and 30,000 pigs is coming to the market. Frank Robson, who has a reputation…

CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

Pressure eases on oilseed rape market – for now

With the oilseed rape harvest gathering pace, markets have enjoyed some relief this week as traders respond to global factors. As Farmers Weekly went to press on Wednesday (8 July),…

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