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NFU calls on government to fix severe delays in BPS issues
The National Farmers’ Union has called on the government to address severe delays in solving BPS claim issues of previous years. This comes as the…
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Commoners to receive ‘top-up payments’ after major legal win
Top-up payments - totalling millions of pounds - will be paid to eligible farmers in the next few days as a result of a major legal win. Previously…
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NFU complains of ‘conspiracy of silence’ following study on impact of neonics
An NFU scientist has complained of a "conspiracy of silence" following the publication of a pan-European study on the impact of neonicotinioids on…
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Freedom of movement will end in March 2019, says government
Freedom of movement between the UK and the European Union will end by March 2019, Immigration Minister Brandon Lewis has said. Mr Lewis said a new…
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Gove announces CAP inter-pillar transfer payments to remain same until 2020
Defra Secretary Michael Gove has announced that CAP inter-pillar transfer payments will remain the same until 2020. The Secretary of State announced…
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Police and NFU warn of cuts as livestock crimes on the rise
Attacks on livestock in the UK is becoming 'more and more of a problem' as rural police stations face closure, according to a report. The cost of…
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People using rural areas as 'criminal tourism' as NFU demands more protection
The National Farmers' Union has said criminals are treating rural businesses and farmers as 'criminal tourism', a new report has said outlining the…
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Agreement on sugar beet contract terms announced for 2018/19
British Sugar and NFU Sugar have announced their agreement on sugar beet contract terms for 2018/19. This year the new beet contract will continue to…
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Number of seasonal farm workers drops 17% as NFU urges government action
The number of seasonal workers coming to Britain's farms from the EU has dropped 17% and the outlook for the next two seasons is 'in jeopardy'…
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NFU unveils 'Pride & Provenance' campaign at Great Yorkshire Show
The National Farmer's Union (NFU) has unveiled a new campaign at the Great Yorkshire Show aimed at promoting the strength of the agri-food sector…
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