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Scottish government promises no funding 'cliff edges' for agriculture
Scottish farmers were promised long-term funding stability and fresh investment as the First Minister addressed the NFU Scotland AGM in Glasgow. In a…
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NFU calls for safeguards to stop undercutting imports in future EU deal
Farmers must not be left exposed to abrupt EU rule alignment and lower-standard competition, MPs have said, as they backed NFU calls for a transition…
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Arable farmers 'shock absorber' in supply chain, says NFU response to Defra
The NFU has called for urgent reform of the UK combinable crops supply chain, warning that without fairer treatment for growers the long-term…
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NFU raises food security concerns over revised Environmental Improvement Plan
Farmers need clarity, certainty and joined-up government policy as ministers push ahead with a revised Environmental Improvement Plan, the NFU has…
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NFU launches calculator as energy network charge reforms hit farms
Farmers are being urged to prepare for sharp increases in energy standing charges, as changes to the electricity transmission system threaten to…
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Agri-tech boost as government vows to simplify farm regulation
Red tape holding back agri-tech innovation will be cut under new government plans, as ministers move to simplify farming regulation and boost growth…
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Confidence survey extended as farmers face ongoing uncertainty
The NFU has extended its farmer confidence survey for 2026, giving farmers more time to have their say as the sector continues to grapple with policy…
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Abi Reader elected NFU Cymru president ahead of key policy year
NFU Cymru has unanimously elected Cardiff dairy farmer Abi Reader as its new president, as the union prepares for major policy change and a key…
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Britain's agri-food trade gap could fuel farm growth, NFU tells conference
Britain’s widening agri-food trade deficit could represent a major growth opportunity for farmers, the NFU has said, as the UK pushes ahead with new…
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NFU warns gene editing must not be sacrificed in UK-EU trade talks
Advances in gene editing that could shape the future competitiveness of British farming must not be traded away as the UK seeks closer ties with the…
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