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Single Payment Scheme - European Union agrees to major change to rules to support claims for entitlement
ON January 21 2008, the European Union's Agricultural and Fisheries Council agreed to a major change in the rules of the Single Payment Scheme.

Planning and polytunnels - John Sones looks at recent case law involving polytunnels and related planning issues
IN December 2006 there was a landmark High Court decision about whether or not a farm with several existing polytunnels required planning permission for them. Although the result has given some clarification, there still continues to be confusion about their planning status. In this article I will explain the background and outline the current situation. I will also touch on other general planning issues.
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More than just insurance - Roy Holland explains the benefits of belonging to the National Market Traders' FederationMore than just insurance - Roy Holland explains the benefits of belonging to the National Market Traders' Federation
ASK a member of the National Market Traders' Federation why he or she joined the organisation and the reply will invariably be because of the unrivalled business insurance it provides.

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