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Government issues funding to combat livestock disease


By Rob Blair, Partner and ARA specialist  Livestock disease poses significant challenges to the farming industry, impacting animal health, welfare, and ...

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Understanding Stamp Duty Land Tax in agriculture


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist  Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax that is levied on the purchase ...

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Calls for seasonal labour period to extend as agricultural sector faces workforce shortage


By Andrew Heskin, Partner and ARA specialist According to a survey from the National Farmers Union (NFU), more than two in ...

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NFU calls for farmers to plan for water shortages amid climate change worry


By Chris Wright, Partner and ARA specialist As we have all witnessed, climate change is causing dramatic shifts in weather patterns, ...

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The impact of bird flu on poultry farmers and measures to combat the outbreak


By Rob Blair, Partner and ARA specialist  Last year, the poultry industry, which contributes roughly £4.6 billion to the UK economy, ...

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Farmers seek clarity on Agricultural Property Relief


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist  Farmers across the country have spoken with concern about how potential tax changes might ...

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UK pig sector cuts down antibiotic use by 75 per cent over eight-year period


By Chris Wright, Partner and ARA specialist The Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture (RUMA) had originally created the Targets Task ...

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NFU Scotland urges Government to add poultry to food chain scrutiny


By Andrew Heskin, Partner and ARA specialist NFU Scotland has issued a stark warning to the Government, urging them to extend ...

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Coronation weekend sees significant surge in meat and dairy consumption


By Rob Blair, Partner and ARA specialist  The coronation of King Charles earlier in May witnessed a notable uptick in meat ...

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