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Supply and demand remain influences on sheep trade
The basic law of economics regarding supply and demand remains the main factor influencing the sheep trade. “The conclusion of the Muslim holy month…
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Agricultural Commissioner Hogan seeks to reassure UK farmers on EU payments
Kent farmers have been told their subsidy payments are safe when negotiations for Brexit begin. EU agricultural commissioner Phil Hogan told a…
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'Retain current budget and spend it through three new pillars': Tenant Farmers announces post-Brexit policies
The Tenant Farmers Association has announced it will be promoting its post Brexit agricultural policy at the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate this…
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Net lending by UK banks to agri sector fell minus £23m compared to £500m in one year
Net new lending by UK banks to the agricultural sector in the first quarter of 2016 fell to minus £23m compared to £500m in the same period in 2015…
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NFU Scotland draws up list of 'Brexit' commitments for governments to address
NFU Scotland has drawn up a list of commitments it wants governments to address, as the lengthy process of negotiating an exit from Europe a…
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What could trade with EU look like post-Brexit? AHDB explores scenarios UK could take
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has released the first in a series of articles looking at the potential implications for…
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Brexit provides 'potential new opportunities' for agricultural co-ops
Although uncertainties are bound for agricultural co-operatives, there is also light at the end of the tunnel with 'potential new opportunities'…
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Ulster Farmers Union draws up list of ten priorities as process for negotiating CAP replacement begins
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has drawn up a list of priorities, as the long process of negotiating a replacement for the CAP begins. UFU president…
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Welsh Rural Affairs secretary to announce £4m grant funding for flood schemes
The Rural Affairs secretary, Lesley Griffiths, will today announce almost £4 million grant funding for flood alleviation schemes across Wales…
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Rural Secretary says European workers 'crucial to Scotland's economy'
Scotland's Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has made efforts to calm people's fears over the uncertainty EU nationals have in the UK after the EU…
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