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Pivotal positions open up at Scottish government land use body
The Scottish government is seeking a new chair for the Scottish Land Commission, which advises on land ownership and use in Scotland. A new chair is…
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Five new agri-food attachés hope to boost exports worldwide
Defra has announced plans for the appointment of five new agri-food attachés who will work to boost the UK’s agri-food exports. The UK now has 16…
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Labour MP Steve Reed appointed new Shadow Defra Secretary
Steve Reed, MP for Croydon North, has been appointed Labour's new Shadow Defra Secretary following the resignation of Jim McMahon. The MP for Oldham…
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Applications sought for new Ruminant Health & Welfare chairperson
UK-wide farming industry group, Ruminant Health & Welfare (RH&W), is inviting applications for a new chairperson. The group, which formed in April…
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AHDB chief executive Tim Rycroft to step down at end of year
AHDB chief executive officer Tim Rycroft is to step down from his position in December after two years at the levy organisation. Mr Rycroft said it…
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Farmers sought to help shape delivery of Wales' support programme
A recruitment process is underway to enlist 10 farmers to help shape the delivery and services of Wales’ flagship agricultural support programme. In…
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Ian Rickman elected Farmers' Union of Wales president
Carmarthenshire sheep and beef farmer Ian Rickman has been elected as president of the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW). Mr Rickman was elected at the…
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Farmers urged to apply to AHDB's new Beef & Lamb Ambassadors Group
English beef and lamb producers are being encouraged to apply for a national discussion group funded and facilitated by AHDB. The group, spanning…
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Pig sector leader awarded OBE in King's Honours List
The former chief executive of the National Pig Association (NPA) has been awarded an OBE in the first King’s Honours list. Dr Zoe Leach, better known…
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'I will miss our farmers': Ash Amirahmadi steps down as Arla UK head
The managing director of Arla Foods UK, Ash Amirahmadi, has stepped down after nearly two decades at the co-operative. Mr Amirahmadi, who heads…
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