Farming

Bonuses are a ‘kick in the teeth’ for Farmers

February 5, 2010
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MP says rural payment staff bonuses are a ‘kick in the teeth’ for farmers Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, today described news staff at the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) had received almost £2 million in bonuses as a woeful use of public money. Since being set up in 2005 the RPA, charged with organising the payment of European subsidies to farmers, has consistently been in the headlines for…

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Bishop Burton College Rural Business Conference

January 11, 2010
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Bishop Burton College Rural Business Conference to examine climate change issues in response to Government’s new food strategy Bishop Burton College is offering a free conference to farmers and rural businesses who want to find out more about the challenges they face from climate change, food security and population growth. The event, entitled: ‘Heading Towards the Perfect Storm’ Climate Change, Population and Food Production, will be held at the College…

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