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As farmers are encouraged to cut their carbon footprint, Alex Black takes a look at how improving environmental standards could also boost the balance sheet.

The temporary reduction of VAT rates from 20% to 5% will remain in place until March 31 2021

Pig and poultry compound feed manufacturer ABN was utilising its waste to create energy

Deputy Head Dave Clark was described as the ‘heart and soul’ of Richmond School

The cooperative said the current market outlook remained stable although there was uncertainty in the UK from the Covid-19 pandemic

The industry was looking to switch to 100% bioLPG by 2040 and Liquid UK chief executive George Webb believes LPG could be an alternative for farmers looking to reduce their carbon footprint

Arable farmers have been urged to consider baling their thicker fields as straw prices rise on the back of lower yields this season.

Paul Vernon, Chief Executive of Glanbia Cheese, has stepped down from the role after three years

The first case of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Germany was found in a wild boar carcase near the Polish border last week

It follows the granting of market access in March this year