farming
10 Aug 2017
Call to exempt farm buildings from development tax
THE government is facing calls to exempt new farm buildings from a revised approach to development tax for local infrastructure. Developers are already charged a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) when...
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25 Jul 2017
Free LPG tank installation for rural businesses
Calor is offering a free liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank and pipework installation to rural, off-grid agricultural businesses. The offer is available immediately, with rural farming businesses currently using oil,...
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18 Jul 2017
Threats and fear in wake of rural crime
Rural crime is costing farmers as much as £42.5m a year, says a report Farmers have been victims of arson, vandalism and burglary, says the NFU study, launched at Westminster...
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