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NFU report on the UK's farming relationship with the EU
The debate whether the UK should be in or out of Europe is a controversial one, and will especially affect the agricultural sector whatever the…
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Commitment of convergence timetable in 2016 welcomed by NFU Scotland
Following continuous lobbying, NFU Scotland was previously promised that this would be reviewed once the new CAP was implemented. Now this is being…
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UK farming 'hampered' by EU membership, says former Environment Secretary
Farmers in the UK would benefit leaving the European Union, according to former Defra minister Owen Paterson, as they would be free from EU…
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NFU reacts to Defra announcements on flooding and funding
The NFU says the Secretary of State for Defra Liz Truss has addressed just a part of the package of solutions needed to reduce flood risk in allowing…
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NFU appoints new Director General
The NFU has appointed Terry Jones as its new Director General. Mr Jones will take up the role in April 2016 and has a strong background in farming…
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'Complete disproportionate approach to Regulation', says NFU Cymru
A completely disproportionate approach to Regulation has been adopted by the Welsh Government with its decision to include the agricultural sector in…
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EU Commission to revisit CAP greening rules
The new CAP greening rules came into force for the first time last year and Commissioner Hogan has pledged to simplify the rules where he can. In…
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'Welsh food and farming sector can capitalise on opportunities that will arise in 2016'
“We cannot hide from the fact that 2015 has been a tough year for Welsh farmers with market prices depressed across our key sectors and the impact of…
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Farming recovery fund extension welcomed by the NFU
The news that North East farmers are to be given access to the government's Farming Recovery Fund in the wake of the Boxing Day floods has been…
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NFU New Year's message - 'We are entering a critical time for British farmers'
NFU President Meurig Raymond shares his priorities for the farming sector as we enter 2016 and urges all levels of the government and food supply…
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