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Farmers handed red diesel tax cut as fuel costs continue to rise
Farmers and hauliers will receive temporary fuel tax relief after the government announced new measures aimed at easing pressure from rising global…
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NFU warns beef sector facing 'critical period' as cattle prices fall
Britain’s beef farmers are facing mounting pressure as falling cattle prices, rising costs and shrinking herd numbers threaten confidence across the…
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NFU warns dairy and beef farms could face £8,000 permit costs
Dairy and beef farmers could face thousands of pounds in new environmental permit costs under controversial government proposals currently being…
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NFU warns tariff cuts send 'worrying signal' for British farming
Government plans to suspend tariffs on a range of imported food products have triggered fresh concern from farming leaders, who warn the move risks…
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Farmers push back on plans to bring back golden eagles
Farmers must not be sidelined in plans to reintroduce golden eagles to northern England, the NFU has warned, as the government commits £1 million to…
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MPs taken from Westminster to farm frontline as cost pressures bite
MPs have been taken out of Westminster and into the realities of British farming, as rising costs and policy pressures continue to mount for the…
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Defra food labelling plans risk misleading shoppers, NFU warns
Government plans to expand animal welfare labelling risk misleading shoppers and adding costs for farmers, the NFU has warned. Defra has said it will…
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Late payments and pricing rows rise as supplier issues persist
Suppliers are facing a rise in late payments and pricing disputes despite overall improvements in how supermarkets comply with industry rules, new…
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Iran-linked disruption fuels calls to delay UK carbon border tax
Farmers warn a new carbon tax on fertiliser imports could further squeeze margins and threaten UK food production. The NFU is calling on the…
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Farmers snubbed as energy support scheme shuts out agriculture
Farmers have accused the government of snubbing food production after agriculture was shut out of a major expansion of energy bill support, warning…
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