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The article offers information on the government's command paper on the future of agriculture in Great Britain that is waiting for the response from farmers in Great Britain. It mentions that the command paper is useful in shaping agriculture in Great Britain outside European Union (EU) according to National Farmers' Union (NFU). It also mentions need for farrmers to respond to Great Britain's Dept. for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs' Brexit paper according to Defra secretary Michael Gove.

Reports on resolving the problem caused by paper acres by allocating the single farm payment (SFP) on a hybrid basis rather than a historic receipts basis in Northern Ireland. Cause of the paper acres problem; Effect of the SFP on beef and dairy farmers; Remarks from National Beef Association chairman John Carson regarding the payment practice of farmers; Statement from the Ulster Farmers' Union about the payment practice.

The article informs that Great Britain's government has launched consultation paper named "Brexit and our Land: Securing the Future of Welsh Farming." It mentions that Economic Resilience Scheme, will provide targeted investment to farmers to support food production and Public Goods Scheme, will financially reward farmers. It presents views of politician Lesley Griffiths on reforming regulatory burden. It also mentions need for farmers to take part in Brexit consultation.

The article offers tips from Alice De Soer from the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) on applying for Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2018 in Great Britain. She says that one can either apply for BPS online or use a paper BP5 form in England. Applicants have to submit applications and supporting evidence by May 15, 2018 to avoid late claim penalties.

The article reports on a paper issued by British Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Michael Gove, entitled "Health and Harmony: The Future for Food, Farming and the Environment in a Green Brexit," that addresses problems like soil health, lack of productivity/innovation, environmental damage and compromised public health at the door of the European Union. It is said that price is the key factor in determining consumers' purchasing decisions.

The article reports that several NFU Brexit roadshows to be organized across Great Britain will give farmers and livestock producers the opportunity have their say on the government's post-Brexit plans for British agriculture. The first of the roadshows is taking place in Wiltshire, England, on March 19, 2018, where farmers will discuss plans laid out in a government consultation paper launched by Great Britain Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) secretary Michael Gove.

The author comments on a paper issued by British Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Michael Gove, entitled "Health and Harmony: The Future for Food, Farming and the Environment in a Green Brexit," that addresses problems like soil health, lack of productivity/innovation, environmental damage and compromised public health at the door of the European Union. She says that Gove is willing to involve everyone in formulating a new British Agricultural Policy.

Presents news briefs related to agriculture in Great Britain as of July 9, 2004. Refusal of Margaret Beckett, secretary of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to comment on the cross-compliance issue; Proposal for a charter scheme by the National Farmer's Union (NFU); Information on the Environmental Strategy Paper by the NFU.

The article reports that some farmers are expected to make a last-minute filing of common agricultural policy (CAP) Basic Payment applications, with eligible farmers in England due to start their Basic Payment Scheme paper form applications.

The article discusses a proposed flat-rate system of payments for basic payment scheme which is supposed to be introduced in Wales. It states that the consultation paper of scheme has outlined several criteria including inclusion of the flat-rate system in which an indicative payment rate will be provided to framers and mentions that a number of farmers would get paid more that Single Payment Scheme. Comments from Wales' farm minister Rebecca Evans regarding the payment system are presented.

The article discusses the author's experience with joining the 2013 Farm Business Innovation show at Scunthorpe, England. Her booth was designed by the owner of Farndon Fields Farm Shop to resemble a farm shop featuring brown lining paper, empty product packets on the wall and arty photographs of food. She explains an idea for farm retailing in which the customers will be fascinated when they enter a farm shop, restaurant or visits a farmers' market.

The article reports on the proposal of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to change the standard payment rates for farmers in each of the three regions of England. The region is divided into lowland, severely disadvantaged areas and moorland under the Single Payment Scheme. An overview of the proposal contained in the common agricultural policy (CAP) consultation paper published on October 31, 2013 is provided.

The article discusses the paper "Future of Farming Review," published in August 2013, in which British agriculture professionals identified the barriers to entry for farmers in Great Britain. The review was chaired by farmer and landowner David Fursdon and commissioned by British Farm Minister David Heath. Barriers to entry in farming include high land prices, the lack of fiscal or tax incentive for retiring farmers, and absence of a demonstrable form of professional qualification.

The article reports on the consultation paper published by Great Britain's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on the abolition of the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) for England and Wales. It reveals the government's efforts to bring farming in line with other areas of the economy and make it easier for employees to receive annual salaries. Critics claim that the plan will actually add to the bureaucratic burden of many smaller farmers.

The article offers news briefs on agriculture in Europe as of January 2006. The British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has agreed to retain the national subsidy for school milk. Farmers in Ireland are being urged to take back their support for the advisory service Teagasc over nitrates issue. A consultation paper of a Welsh Assembly says that hill livestock payments on the Tir Mynydd scheme can not be justified after reform on common agricultural policy. New genetically modified crops were approved by Brussels, Belgium for import and use.

Reports on the discussion paper from the Commercial Farmers Group on the problem being posed by food shortages to the British government. Threat being posed by global warming and rising world population; Grain supply of the country in 2003; Estimate of world population by the United Nations by 2030.

Focuses on the potential impact of the reformed Common Agricultural Policy on the subsidies of farmers in Great Britain. Overview of the compromise paper from farm commissioner Franz Fischler; Views on member states that retain schemes for linking subsidies to production; Benefits of the policy to farmers.

Reports on plans made by young farmers of Europe to attack many elements of the European Union Commission's Common agriculture Policy reform during their meeting in Rome. Release of a position paper by the Counseil European des Jaunes Agriculture (CEJA) before the farmers' meeting; Criticism regarding the CEJA proposals.

Reports on the need for livestock farmers to cooperate with their veterinarian in making herd health plans as part of the strategy of the British government for animal health and welfare. Publication on the consultation paper on the strategy.

Reports on the debate of British Liberal Democrats over the future of agriculture and the countryside at the first political conference in September 2002. Policy paper produced by the party; Core of the party's economic rural policy; Action that must be taken by the government to benefit farmers.