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Bananageddon: British crop scientists embark on project to save fruit crop
Fungal disease and rising costs of production are threatening the supply of the most important fruit crop in the world, according to new research…
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'Cut the red tape that is killing us': EU farming sector outlines first thoughts on CAP post-2020
The EU farming sector have outlined their first thoughts on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2020. EU agri-cooperative Copa and Cogeca has…
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Export opportunities for Northern Ireland tops agri-food Business Advisory Group agenda
Representatives from Northern Ireland’s £5 billion agriculture and food sector met last weekend at Moy Park for a Business Advisory Group meeting…
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European Commission clears joint acquisition of agri-food organisation
The European Commission has cleared an investigation under the proposed acquisition of joint control of numerous agri-food companies. The EU Merger…
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NI Agriculture Minister McIlveen puts 'profitable farming industry' as key objective
Northern Ireland's Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has said that delivering a profitable farming industry is a key objective for her during…
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Farmers still concerned about uncertainties of Brexit financial support despite government reassurances
Despite the early commitments from the Treasury supporting agriculture, farming unions still remain concerned around the uncertainties of financial…
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Producers share of retail pork prices rises for six consecutive months
The producers’ share of retail pork prices has now been rising for six consecutive months, reaching 37% during September, according to AHDB Pork…
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Meadow Foods announces November price increase
Meadow Foods, the UK’s largest independent dairy, has announced that it will be increasing its standard “A” milk price by 1p per litre to 22.15p per…
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Fermanagh and Omagh delivers £8.3m to local rural businesses in Northern Ireland
Fermanagh and Omagh has delivered £8.3 million of the LEADER element within the 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme (RDP). Funded by the Northern…
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Farming industry meets in Greece to discuss ways to prevent future crises that affect the continent
The agricultural industry has met at the Congress of European Farmers in Greece this week to discuss ways to prevent future farm crises. High-level…
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