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UK is being 'blighted' by a fly-tipping epidemic, NFU says
The British countryside is being blighted by a fly-tipping epidemic and more needs to be done to prevent rubbish from ruining our iconic landscape…
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'Very concerned about future of free-range': Retailers urged to continue support
British retailers have been urged to continue supporting poultry farmers as the 12 week derogation protecting their free-range status nears its end…
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'Vital Scotland gets farming powers': Sturgeon accuses pro-Brexit ministers of 'grabbing power'
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has accused pro-Brexit ministers in London of 'grabbing power' from Scotland by refusing to honour referendum pledges…
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NFU applies for emergency use of neonicotinoids as OSR crop continues to decline
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has today announced that it has applied for emergency use of neonicotinoid seed treatments to alleviate insect pest…
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Andrew McCornick elected as 62nd President of NFU Scotland
Dumfriesshire farmer Andrew McCornick has been elected the 62nd President of NFU Scotland. Mr McCornick, previously a Vice President at the Union…
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VIDEO: NFU talks about recent flooding manifesto launch
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has a launched a flooding manifesto in response to a government report on future flood prevention. The manifesto…
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Farming unions issue joint statement urging officials to extend 12-week free range status
UK farming unions have urged European officials to extend the 12-week free-range status of poultry impacted by the compulsory housing order that is…
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Farmers need to be paid properly to help with flood management, says NFU
Farmers need to be consulted and paid properly for the use of their land if they are to be of help to prevent flooding, the NFU have said. The NFU…
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Lack of rural leaders in Highlands 'hugely detrimental', says NFU Scotland
Lack of access to a rural leadership programme is 'hugely detrimental' to the Highlands and is 'severely damaging' potential rural leaders, according…
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NFU labels Sainsbury's 'anti-meat' as retailer encourages shoppers to change food habits
Sainsbury’s is collaborating with researchers at Oxford University to test a number of measures designed to encourage shoppers to buy more fruit and…
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