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12 SEPTEMBER 2024

AHA succession – the rules have changed, are you affected?

Recent changes to the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (“AHA”) has broadened the eligibility and suitability criteria for applicants looking to succeed to an AHA tenancy upon the death or retirement of the current AHA tenant. Samuel Baker, a Senior Associate in the Agri-Business Real Estate team, reviews the changes to the legislation and the impact for potential succession tenants.
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POSTED BY SARA WARNER | 30 AUGUST 2024

Salmon industry caught up in tidal wave of legal issues

In this briefing, Dr Sara Warner summarises the salmon producers cartel litigation in the UK and greenwashing claims. This may serve as an important and timely reminder for businesses in the food and agribusiness sectors and beyond, to ensure compliance with competition law and the CMA’s Green Claims Code.

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POSTED BY NICOLA DERNIE | 29 AUGUST 2024

Farm burials and grave considerations for private landowners

When it comes to choosing where to lay someone to rest, there are some who can think of no better place than home. Nicola Dernie, a Principal Associate in the Agriculture team, discusses the conditions and precautions private landowners should have in mind before making arrangements for a final resting place on their land.

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 27 AUGUST 2024

Health & Safety is a matter of life or death in Agriculture

The HSE has published its work-related fatality figures for 2023/24 which reveal agriculture to have the poorest safety record of any occupation in the country. Figures showed that 27 people lost their lives in the year to March 2024 in England, Wales and Scotland. We look at your legal responsibilities, liabilities and summarise the key 5 points your agri business needs to implement for safer working practices.

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 26 AUGUST 2024

Food Fraud - Are you properly protected?

Food fraud can decimate brand reputation and businesses - Jessica Burt goes through the key 5 recommendations on how best to protect your business.

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 26 AUGUST 2024

Food & Agri Update - 26 August

Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) summer updates on infant formula, loyalty cards and consultation for guidance on trader recommendation platforms. Defra considers Extended Producer Responsibility figures and date of Deposit Return Scheme. Environmental matters focus on clean waters. FSA and school food study, caged eggs update, EU looks at quality schemes and food fraud with olive oil seizures. Finally, enforcement round-up.

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 23 AUGUST 2024

What constitutes reasonable steps for age-targeting in HFSS adverts?

The ASA has upheld a complaint that a Facebook ad for Just Eat failed to use appropriate targeting to ensure an online facebook ad featuring foods that were high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) was not directed at under 16s.

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 23 AUGUST 2024

When is #ad not sufficient to provide all relevant information of a commercial transaction?

The ASA controversially ruled last week in two matters concerning nutrition brands, finding that the failure to disclose the commercial relationship with Dragons’ Den star Steven Bartlett was misleading to consumers.

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POSTED BY NICHOLA ROSS | 20 AUGUST 2024

Agricultural Tenancies: developing your options

In light of the government placing housebuilding and renewable energy at the top of its agenda, Nichola Ross, a Principal Associate in the Agri-Business Real Estate team, talks to James Hordern, a Special Counsel in our Real Estate Disputes team, to consider how easy it is for landowners with tenancies to provide vacant possession.

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POSTED BY LIZZIE EGAN | 7 AUGUST 2024

HMAs and HMMPs… Huh..?

The impact a development site has on surrounding biodiversity is an importance issue for any developer. Lizzie Egan, an Associate in the Agriculture team, discusses the key requirements of habitat management agreements and habitat management and monitoring plans.

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Food and agribusiness blog

Salmon industry caught up in tidal wave of legal issues

Farm burials and grave considerations for private landowners

Health & Safety is a matter of life or death in Agriculture

Food Fraud - Are you properly protected?

Food & Agri Update - 26 August

What constitutes reasonable steps for age-targeting in HFSS adverts?

When is #ad not sufficient to provide all relevant information of a commercial transaction?

Agricultural Tenancies: developing your options

HMAs and HMMPs… Huh..?

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Food and agribusiness blog

AHA succession – the rules have changed, are you affected?

Salmon industry caught up in tidal wave of legal issues

Farm burials and grave considerations for private landowners

Health & Safety is a matter of life or death in Agriculture

Food Fraud - Are you properly protected?

Food & Agri Update - 26 August

What constitutes reasonable steps for age-targeting in HFSS adverts?

When is #ad not sufficient to provide all relevant information of a commercial transaction?

Agricultural Tenancies: developing your options

HMAs and HMMPs… Huh..?

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