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Scottish farm worker numbers fall to all-time low
The amount of farm workers in Scotland has decreased to the smallest figure on record, with the latest data showing a drop of 1,900 since 2015…
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NFU urges government review into Grocery Code to cover more of supply chain
A government review into the Grocery Code Adjudicator (GCA) should look at extending the role to cover more of the supply chain, the NFU said today…
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NFU post-Brexit consultation finds farmers want Norwegian model for trade within EU
Following its membership consultation on post-Brexit farming, the NFU has said the Norwegian European Economic Area arrangement was the most favoured…
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Single market access vital for farmers says NFU Shropshire chairman
Farmers retaining control of the single market after leaving the European Union is vital for food supply, NFU county chairman Richard Yates has said…
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Government rural broadband plans are 'insufficient', says new report
The current rural broadband roll-out is 'not sufficient' to meet the needs of most farmers, according to a new report. The government has said it is…
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Below average harvest prompts call for stronger crop research
There should be more focus on crop research to help increase crop yields, the NFU have said. The call comes after its annual harvest survey revealed…
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NFU Welshpool celebrate success after claiming Agricultural Business Award 2016
The NFU Welshpool team are on a high after securing the Agricultural Business of the Year Award at this years prestigious Powys Business Awards…
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NFU extends political reach with appointment of new 'Brexit Director'
The NFU has appointed a new director to lead its newly created Brexit Unit. The organisation is seeking to strengthen and extend its political reach…
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Rural sector demands the RPA to explain why farmers haven't received 2015 payments
The rural sector are demanding the Rural Payments Agency to explain why farmers haven’t received Basic Payment Scheme for the common land in their…
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Farmers urged to challenge Scottish government over CAP failures
MSPs have been urged to challenge the government over the 'flawed delivery' of CAP support payments for 2015. Scottish farming union NFU Scotland…
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