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UK farmers face 'very disruptive situation' as EU delays Red Tractor crops re-approval
The National Farmers' Union has called on the European Commission to 'urgently' address concerns that Red Tractor-approved crops will no longer be…
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Initiative urges OSR growers to 'change one thing' to protect water from herbicides
The Voluntary Initiative is urging oilseed rape growers to ‘change one thing’ this autumn to help avoid restrictions on key herbicides vital to the…
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NFU says government 'not doing enough' to get farmers digitally connected
The NFU has said the government is 'not doing enough' for farmers and rural communities to get digitally connected. The comments come as the NFU…
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NFU holds 'grave concerns' over proposals for UK to pursue tariff-free trade
NFU President Meurig Raymond has criticised suggestions that Britain will benefit after Brexit from pursuing global free trade at all costs and…
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Farmers to promote dairy benefits amid vegan week of anti-dairy activism
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) dairy team has created a ‘Proud of Dairy’ campaign to promote the health benefits of dairy and the high-standards…
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Idea of temporary customs union with EU welcomed by NFU
The UK government has put forward the idea of a temporary customs union with Europe to avoid the damage of a ‘cliff-edge’ departure. A government…
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Public overwhelmingly backs British farming amid Brexit uncertainty, survey suggests
An overwhelming majority of the public are actively supporting the farming sector, according to the 2017 results of the 'Farmer Favourability' survey…
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NFU Cymru to fund legal costs of member tangled in commoner feud
Farming union NFU Cymru has agreed to fully fund a case being brought against one of its members, regarding the principle of common rights in Wales…
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Grasp Brexit as an opportunity to produce more British food, NFU says
The National Farmers’ Union has called on government to grasp Brexit as an opportunity to enhance the nation’s ability to produce food and back…
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Controversial planning fee increase now delayed until later in year
The NFU has warned farmers and growers to get their planning applications into their local authorities before the autumn. Planning fees were set to…
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