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Farmers could be compensated millions if councils continue to deliberately flood farmland
Councils that purposely flood farmland to save towns and villages from flooding may have to pay farmers millions in compensation, following a…
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The fight for the top job in farming - Minette Batters pledges to stand for NFU President
NFU President Meurig Raymond will be facing a challenge from his deputy Minette Batters for control of the National Farmers Union leadership. Minette…
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UK must exploit high quality British beef and lamb to increase sales at home and abroad
Opportunities to drive up sales of British meat were discussed at the first Northern Beef and Sheep Conference for more than 10 years. Sheep farmers…
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Change in attitude needed to reduce farmland flood risk, says NFU
NFU Scotland is seeking a change in attitude that will allow farmers to do the necessary required activities on watercourses to reduce the flood risk…
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Farmers warned to check their payment statement
NFU Cymru is once again advising farmers to check their basic payment scheme statement carefully when their part payment is received. Speaking prior…
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Meadow Foods in the spotlight as company shows strong profits but pays low milk prices
The NFU is questioning Meadow Foods as the dairy announces strong profits from last year while paying one of the lowest milk prices in mainland UK…
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'Future prospects look positive across all sectors’, says NFU Economist
“There is low confidence in the short term but future prospects for the industry look positive across all sectors,” this was the reassuring message…
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Red tape the number one 'blocker' to farmer confidence, explains NFU at livestock conference
Against a backdrop of retail price wars, difficult trade conditions and a cash flow crisis resulting from poor farmgate returns and delayed Common…
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Land reform at top of the agenda at NFU Scotland AGM
NFU Scotland is to use its series of regional AGMs and its forthcoming national AGM to discuss the landmark Land Reform Bill further with its…
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Urgent need to get the British dairy brand 'recognised and revered across the world'
The dairy industry holds the ace cards when it comes to promoting, marketing and branding itself, according to NFU Deputy President Minette Batters…
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