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Policy makers 'not doing enough' to address needs of rural communities
Policy makers are not doing enough to address the needs and interests of rural communities including farm businesses, according to the NFU. The…
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'Mandate for change': UK food and farming system to be scrutinised
A two-year long programme looking to build a fairer food and farming system for the UK has been announced. Announced ahead of the formal Commission…
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Brexit: NFU releases document outlining new domestic agricultural policy
The National Farmers' Union has released a new document outlining what it would like the government to adopt as part of a new domestic agricultural…
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Farm-based charity receives £145k for mental health work
A funding success has become a reality for farm-based charity Growing Well, receiving £145,000 for its mental health work. A round of funding…
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NFU Sugar organises emergency meeting for M&J Haulage Ltd growers
NFU Sugar has outlined its response to news that leading sugar beet harvesting and haulage business, M and J Haulage Ltd has been placed in…
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Leaving EU with no-deal could see increase in dairy and meat prices
Leaving the EU without a trade-deal would most likely hit low-income families the most, and will see a sharp increase in prices for foods such as…
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UK-EU trade deal 'essential' for Scottish economy
Scottish food and drink exports to Europe grew by £119m in the first half of 2017, official figures show. The 9% increase in the value of total…
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BASF acquires significant parts of Bayer’s crop science business for £5.2bn
BASF has signed an agreement to acquire significant parts of Bayer’s crop science business for €5.9bn (£5.25bn). Bayer intends to divest these assets…
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Major sugar beet contractor goes into administration
Major sugar beet contractor and haulier M&J Haulage Ltd has gone into administration, with NFU Sugar labelling the business as a 'significant…
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Government promises Defra millions for Brexit preparations
Prime Minister Theresa May has promised the government's agricultural department will receive millions to help ready for Brexit. As it stands, the…
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