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UK renewable energy generates more electricity than gas and coal for first time
The UK has broken a green energy record - renewable sources of energy have generated more electricity than coal and gas in the UK for the first time…
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Higher retail demand and lower production helps boost cattle prices
Cattle prices have been boosted in recent weeks due to slightly lower production and a higher retail demand. According to figures from Kantar…
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Video: UK sheep industry warns of potential volatility of Brexit
The leader of the United Kingdom's sheep farmers warned during this year's North Sheep event about potential volatility for the industry in the face…
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Global outlook for UK farming machinery industry
Brexit and general election uncertainty are both factors that could have a huge impact on Britain's economic state in the medium term future. In…
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'Dementia tax' threatens future of UK family farms, says Farron
Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron warned Prime Minister Theresa May's 'dementia tax' could threaten the future of the family farm. After a visit to…
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May wants Brexit trade deal so farmers can continue exporting to Europe
Prime Minister Theresa May said that the UK needed to get the right Brexit trade deal in order for farmers to continue to export their produce to…
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NFU Brexit report demands 'razor-sharp political focus' from trade negotiators
The UK farming industry has urged Brexit trade negotiators to consult with them before any negotiations are finalised to ensure agriculture is in the…
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Farmers 'disappointed' after organic milk ad banned by regulator
An advertisement for a brand of organic milk has been banned for using a 'misleading' claim that its production is good for the land. The Advertising…
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'Mired in sleaze': SNP 'overruled' civil servants on £1m crofting spending announcement
The Scottish Conservatives has attacked the SNP for 'overruling' civil servants on a £1m crofting spending announcement. The Scottish Conservatives…
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Scottish farmers denied £190 million from UK government, farm minister says
Scottish hill farmers on average are being denied around £14,000 over a six year period under the CAP convergence uplift, the Scottish Government has…
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