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Production of quality suckler beef is 'under threat unless margins improve'
"Production of the best quality suckler beef is under threat unless margins improve," says NFU Cymru Livestock Board Chairman, Wyn Evans, at a…
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£1.5m research grant allows scientists to test antibiotic resistance bacteria from cattle
A consortium of nine academics from the University of Bristol has been awarded £1.5 million to carry out research on antibiotic resistance (AMR) in…
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CAP must become 'Common Sustainable Food Policy' to be relevant in 21st century, new report suggests
The EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) needs to become a 'Common Sustainable Food Policy' to remain relevant for the 21st century, according to a…
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Commissioner Hogan announces 'exceptional measure' flexibility on direct payment deadline
EU Farming Minister Phil Hogan has today confirmed his intention to extend the date by which Member States may make CAP direct payments. This will be…
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Farmers urged to get their SAF and BES applications in as soon as possible
With just one week to go until the deadline of midnight on Wednesday 15 June 2016, Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing is urging farmers and…
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Milk production in EU slows down for remainder of 2016
Milk production is likely to slow down in the key dairying regions for the rest of the year, according to new forecasts from the European Commission…
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NFU calls for simpler BPS payments as farmers struggle with complicated forms and spend £20m on agent fees
The National Farmers Union is calling for a simpler application process and improved delivery for BPS 2017. A new NFU survey results suggest that…
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World Trade Organisation chief warns Brexit risk to UK competitiveness
British business competitiveness will suffer if Britons vote to leave the Europe Union, the head of the World Trade Organization warned during a…
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Farmers concerned about 'unknown implications' of Brexit, new research finds
Farmers have expressed concern about the unknown implications of Britain leaving the European Union, according to a new survey by experts at the…
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Landowners encouraged to think equine for diversity grants
British Horse Society (BHS) officials in the Yorkshire region are keen to draw to the attention of farmers and landowners the current funding…
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