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NFU releases new broadband report asking government to 'prioritise rural areas'
With only 4 per cent of farmers having access to superfast broadband, the roll-out of complete mobile networks and affordable reliable superfast…
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Momentum builds towards the EU referendum as unions put farming at the heart of Brexit debate
Momentum builds towards the EU referendum vote on 23 June as farming unions, leaders and ministers continue to put the nation's agricultural and food…
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SAF deadline fast approaching warns NFU Cymru
With the Single Application Form (SAF) deadline looming, NFU Cymru is urging its members to complete and submit the form as a matter of urgency. The…
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Muller to apply 1.75p per litre transport charge for some producers to new dairy processing plant
Farmers are still continuing to seek a resolution to the proposed closure of the Tullos milk processing plant, in Aberdeen, by Muller UK & Ireland…
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Dairy sector in turmoil: Farmers experience lowest average milk price for seven years
Many dairy farmers are facing further milk price cuts this May and June, with the sector experiencing the lowest average milk price for seven years…
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NFU applies for emergency use of neonicotinoid seed treatments to control stem flea beetle
The ability to control cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) is essential for farmers in the hotspot areas, says the NFU as it confirms it has applied for…
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Solar farms can 'significantly' boost biodiversity and potentially help pollination of surrounding crops
Solar farms can significantly boost local biodiversity, delivering benefits to wildlife and potentially even boosting pollination of surrounding…
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Farmers' income crisis prompts insurers to increase support
Rural insurer NFU Mutual has increased its support for farmers to help them through the current income crisis. Support payment to the National…
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Union highlights 'disastrous effect' South American trade deal will have for Scotch beef
NFU Scotland’s Livestock committee chairman has used European platforms to highlight the danger that a flawed trade deal with South American…
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Rural organisations write to DEFRA urging a more 'public and proactive' action on BPS
Rural organisations have today written to the Defra Secretary of State Liz Truss to encourage her to urgently take a public and proactive role in…
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