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Agribusiness News February 2025 – Policy Brief
Foot and Mouth Disease & Avian Flu Following the discovery of foot and mouth disease in water buffalo in Brandenburg; imports of cattle, sheep and pigs from Germany have been…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Egg Grading and Handling
Egg grading of table (eating) eggs describes the process in which eggs are classified and categorised based on their production standard, shape, weight and hygiene level. Egg grading and marketing…
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Capital Gains Tax and Reliefs
Following the Autumn Budget the rate of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) was increased with immediate effect – CGT is a Tax on the profit generated when you sell…
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National Minimum Wage and Employment Taxes
National Living Wage (NLW)/National Minimum Wage (NMW) The table below shows the increase in National Living Wage/National Minimum Wages proposed in the Autumn Budget National Minimum wage paid to Apprentices,…
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Inheritance Tax and Reliefs
The key headline for agriculture in the Autumn Budget is the change announced to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR). Both APR and BPR are types of…
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MMN January 2025 – Outwintering Dairy Heifers
Outwintering dairy heifers can make significant savings on bedding and labour and with good planning and nutrition, growth performance should not be compromised. There are a number of things to…
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MMN January 2025 – What to Use if Draff is Unavailable
Draff has become an important feed source within the dairy industry over the years, providing a good source of digestible energy and protein. The typical crude protein content of draff…
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MMN January 2025 – Spring Sulphur Applications to Boost Grass Growth
Sulphur is an essential nutrient often overlooked by livestock farmers. It plays a vital role in nitrogen use efficiency and protein formation. Although light sandy soils are most vulnerable to…
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MMN January 2025 – Should You be Using Genomic Testing?
Genomics uses a young animal’s DNA to estimate their genetic potential and aims to provide dairy farmers with the information and the confidence to make informed breeding decisions with their…
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MMN January 2025 – The Importance of Sugar in a Dairy Ration
The sugar content of dairy diets is often not given much consideration, with more focus usually given to energy, protein and starch levels. While the sugar content of the ration…
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