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Accessing US beef and lamb markets would be major boost for British farming
British beef and lamb farmers are a step closer to a £60 million a year export boost, following further talks between the UK and the USA to negotiate…
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'Make fruit and veg available wherever consumers are choosing food', says new NFU report
A new report setting out 34 recommendations for increasing the consumption of fruit and vegetables while helping to reverse the current obesity…
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NFU Scotland writes to retailers urging to stock more home-grown lamb
NFU Scotland has written to some of the UK’s largest retailers asking when they expect to exclusively stock home produced lamb in their stores. While…
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'Ploughing on with 2016 and waving 2015 mistakes goodbye is not good enough', warns NFU on BPS payments
Farmers in England who have not received their Basic Payment Scheme payment by the end of April will receive 50 per cent bridging payments. The NFU…
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NFU pleased to see European milk approval despite UK abstaining from vote
The European Council has given its approval to a regulation aimed at promoting the consumption of milk, fruit and vegetables in schools. The NFU has…
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NFU votes to support campaign to remain in the European Union
The NFU’s ruling body has backed a resolution concluding farmers’ interests are best served remaining in the EU, after a gruelling four hour debate…
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NFU Scotland extends drop-in sessions amid concerns of falling beef prices
NFU Scotland’s livestock committee is to extend its programme of drop-in sessions at store sales around the country as farmer concerns about the beef…
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European Parliament gives glyphosate the green light - re-authorised until 2023
The European Parliament has voted in favour of re-authorising the use of glyphosate, but have limited this approval to seven years. Glyphosate’s…
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Campaign for the Farmed Environment support 'more vital now than ever'
The support provided through the Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE) is 'more vital now than ever', as many thousands of farmers have expiring…
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'New Countryside Stewardship manual step in the right direction, but needs more appeal''
The NFU says the new Countryside Stewardship scheme manual, target maps and options for livestock farmers are steps in the right direction, but more…
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