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Trade Wars, Tariffs and Farming

During the first week of April, the US introduced reciprocal tariffs on imports from around 90 countries. The new tariff schedule included a 10% tariff on all UK imports and a 20% tariff on imports from the EU, amongst other key trading partners. In addition, the total tariff rate on Chinese imports was raised from […]

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Smart Crop Management: South American Farmers Leveraging IoT

Agriculture is a key industry for many South American countries, and smart crop management is essential for their future. From large-scale export-driven soybean production in Brazil to precision irrigation in Chile, farmers are adopting IoT solutions.

So, what is IOT? How is it benefiting South American agriculture, and what companies are driving this transformation?

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UK Farming and Inheritance Tax

Proposed changes Agricultural Property Relief (APR) on inheritance tax have lead to UK farmers protesting.

What are the changes to inheritance tax and their impacts and consequences for farming businesses?. How farm businesses can mitigate the impact of IHT going forward.

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Donald 2.0: Trump’s Farming Policies

Donald Trump became US president for the second time on January 20th. The 47th President will likely change the direction of many US farm policies. This will provide opportunities for and threats to farmers in the US and elsewhere. What will Trump’s farming policies be given a radical shift away from the Biden years? What […]

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The effects of global climate change on crops: What is happening?

Several events around the globe reinforce the idea that the climate is changing. What can we in 2024, how will this impact food and agriculture and how to best prepare yourself?

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Vertical farming and energy costs: how can producers manage?

Vertical farming has attracted a lot of interest and investment money over the past few years. However, high energy prices have impacted the sector, so how can firms adapt to better manage energy costs as well as other challenges?

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Farming Apps: Best 10 to try out today

AI-driven farming apps enhance efficiency by enabling real-time monitoring and automation of farmland. These apps assist farmers in crop monitoring, precision agriculture, market analysis, and weather forecasting. The article reviews 10 apps, including YieldsApp for agronomic analysis and AGvisorPRO for consulting, highlighting their roles in optimizing agricultural practices and improving profitability.

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IAgM Farm Walk Event

‘Building Resilience from the Ground Up: Exploring Regenerative Land Management in Scotland’ Date: Tuesday, 4th June 2024 Location: Balbirnie Home Farms, Pitillock Farm, Freuchie, Cupar, Fife, KY15 7JQ Hosted by: Johnnie Balfour, Managing Partner, Balbirnie Home Farms Agenda: The format will be a ‘Farm Walk’ event with a ‘So What?’ discussion encouraging open and interactive […]

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Financing Innovation – R&D Tax Relief

Agricultural businesses can leverage R&D tax credits, whether successful or not, to innovate in areas such as animal vaccines, sustainable practices, and technology use, with specialist support from Farmlytics and partners.

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Six Reasons Why Farmland Prices Will Continue to Rise

Farmland prices continue to rise, driven by key fundamentals.