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Farmers call on councils to support UK agriculture before elections
Farmers are urging local election candidates to back British farming ahead of the May elections, warning that council decisions could shape the…
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Milk pricing under scrutiny as farmers asked to share experiences
Dairy farmers facing falling milk prices are being urged to speak out on how they are being paid, as regulators examine fairness across the supply…
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NFU Cymru puts farm growth at heart of Senedd election demands
NFU Cymru has put farm growth and food production at the centre of its demands to political candidates, as campaigning intensifies ahead of the…
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£100m bioethanol restart sparks row over lack of support for UK wheat
Concerns have been raised that a £100 million government-backed restart of a major bioethanol plant may fail to support UK farmers, with no guarantee…
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Dairy farmers dropped from contracts as milk prices slump
Dairy farmers are being dropped from supply contracts as falling milk prices and global oversupply squeeze the sector. Producers across the UK have…
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Growers warn soaring energy charges could hit UK food production
Farmers are bracing for soaring energy costs as new electricity charges come into force, prompting urgent warnings over the future of UK food…
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Farmers face new business rates duties — with fines up to £3,000
Farmers with diversified businesses face new legal reporting duties from April — with fines of up to £3,000 for failing to comply. The NFU is urging…
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Global tensions put UK food production under growing strain, unions warn
Surging input costs and global instability are putting UK food production under mounting strain, farming leaders have warned. In a rare joint move…
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Ministers launch 'farm to fork' board to boost UK agriculture amid rising costs
Ministers and industry leaders have launched a new farming board aimed at improving farm incomes and strengthening UK food security, as rising costs…
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'This has to stop': NFU demands funding reform to tackle rural crime
Rural crime cost the UK £44.1 million last year, prompting fresh calls for fairer police funding as farming leaders warn “this has to stop”. The NFU…
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