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Government confusion over how many farms will be hit by controversial tractor tax

Conflicting figures on inheritance tax impact reveal potential crisis for Britain's family farms.

Budget cuts mean farmers in England must do more with less'

Budget cuts to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will challenge farmers and conservationists to find ways to do more with less.

Post-Brexit imports controls slammed for chaotic' system, agents say

The post-Brexit customs system is flawed, leading to incorrect charges for businesses and calls for improvements.

Defra offers 27M to support legacy tech for 3 more years

The UK government plans to invest £27 million to extend outdated farm payment systems for three more years while a new model is developed.

Plan to step up badger cull prompts new row between ministers and wildlife defenders

Government plan to wipe out badgers in certain areas is causing controversy among officials and wildlife activists.
Critics claim the badger cull is politically motivated, lacks transparency, and ignores contrary scientific evidence.

London boroughs among those with highest fly-tipping increase

Fly-tipping incidents in parts of London have increased significantly, with Tower Hamlets, Barnet, and Westminster among the boroughs that experienced the biggest rise.
Brent recorded the highest number of fly-tipping incidents of any borough in England.
The data from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) also showed that London ranked highly for boroughs with the most recorded fly-tipping incidents.
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