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Congratulations to Wyke Farms

It is good to see the announcement Somerset-based family cheese maker expands globally and a further reminder that many good things come out of the south west. To quote another famous...

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Posted November 3, 2022
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Bird ‘flu mandatory housing order

Further to our snippet yesterday, Defra has now confirmed the introduction of a mandatory housing order for all poultry keepers in England to take effect at one minute past midnight on...

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Posted November 1, 2022
In Chartered surveyors and land agents

Bird flu compensation improved

Defra has announced changes to the compensation rules for poultry farmers aimed at speeding up cashflow for farmers whose birds are culled as a result of an avian influenza outbreak. However,...

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Posted October 31, 2022
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Drought to continue into 2023

The National Drought Group is forecasting that in some areas, including parts of the South West, drought conditions could run on into 2023. That is clearly a concern, particularly for residential...

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Posted October 18, 2022
In Planning Consultancy

Rock review published

Baroness Rock’s review and recommendations for reform of the agricultural tenanted sector have been published today. There is also a summary and recommendations for those who prefer a quicker read. Mark...

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Posted October 13, 2022
In Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution

Defra seeks to clarify ELMs review

A Defra post yesterday (27 September) seeks to clarify the thought process behind the decision to review the current ELM schemes. The post aims to contradict the speculation from the green...

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Posted September 28, 2022
In Agri-environmental schemes

RPA confirms 2022 BPS rates

The RPA has confirmed the BPS payment rates per hectare for the 2022 claim year as Non-SDA £233.30; SDA non moorland £231.60; SDA moorland £64.00. It has also confirmed that the BPS...

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Posted September 21, 2022
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The death of Her Majesty the Queen

We join the many other organisations and individuals in expressing our deep sadness at the death of Her Majesty the Queen. We also reflect on her long life of dedication and...

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Posted September 9, 2022
In Agri-environmental schemes

New avian ‘flu restrictions

Most people will have noticed disease surveillance zone signs on the roads around the south west region in the last few weeks. With effect from 31 August, the Government has put...

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Posted September 1, 2022
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