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NFU hits back at 'mega dairy' claims amid river pollution row
The NFU has challenged criticism of large dairy farms, warning that tougher environmental rules based on herd size could unfairly penalise producers…
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Devon farmer faces £20,000 bluetongue losses as 60 sheep die
A Devon sheep farmer says bluetongue has killed around 60 of his animals and cost his business £20,000, with fears that the damage to his breeding…
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New carbon tax could leave British farmers worse off, NFU warns
British farmers could face higher fertiliser bills under a new carbon border tax, while imported food avoids equivalent charges, the NFU has warned…
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Welsh dairy farmers face mounting losses as costs rise, unions warn
Welsh dairy farmers are facing mounting financial pressure, with some producing milk below the cost of production as rising input costs and volatile…
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Farm funding loses 27% of buying power, NFU Scotland warns
Scottish agricultural support has lost around 27 per cent of its buying power since 2014, prompting calls for an additional £183 million in…
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British food exports to EU plunge by a third as trade barriers bite
British food and drink export volumes to the European Union have fallen by more than a third compared with 2019, with sugar, poultry and egg…
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Farmers face tougher water checks as 'severe drought' declared
Farmers across southern England face increased checks on water abstraction after the government declared 'severe drought' in parts of six counties…
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Wales' fourth national park faces axe amid farming backlash
Plans for Wales' first new national park in more than 60 years are facing rejection after all five affected councils objected and concerns were…
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Farmers risk losing 13 pesticides and creosote under UK-EU deal
British farmers could lose access to 13 pesticide active substances and creosote used for livestock fencing under a proposed UK-EU agreement, the NFU…
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NFU urges stronger border inspections after Ukrainian egg recall
The NFU is demanding tougher checks on imported eggs after Salmonella was detected in supplies from Ukraine, renewing concerns over food safety and…
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