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More than 100 mobile masts to boost 4G signal in rural Britain
Rural communities across the UK are set to see long-awaited improvements in mobile signal as more than 100 phone masts are upgraded to deliver 4G…
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NFU backs planning shake-up as government moves to give farms a default 'yes'
Farmers could soon face fewer planning hurdles under government proposals that would see councils give a default “yes” to agricultural developments…
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Farmers face ongoing water strain as drought extends into winter, NFU warns
Drought conditions extending into December are heightening concerns for farmers, with the NFU warning that significant water challenges persist…
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Bill to toughen livestock worrying laws clears Lords amid surge in dog attacks
A long-awaited law to crack down on livestock worrying is set to come into force after the House of Lords unanimously backed new legislation and sent…
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NFU: Secure a workable EU SPS deal or risk disrupting UK food production
The NFU has urged ministers to secure a workable SPS deal with the EU, warning that poorly managed alignment risks disrupting food production unless…
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NFU calls on families to choose local turkeys amid surge in direct farm sales
British turkey farmers are urging households to make home-grown poultry the centrepiece of their festive table as #BuyMyTurkey Day returns for its…
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Nearly 1,000 schools put British farming at the heart of Christmas learning
Nearly 1,000 schools have put British farming at the centre of their festive activities this year, as more than 82,000 pupils took part in NFU…
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Westminster approves farm tax move as industry pleas fall flat
The government has pushed ahead with its controversial “family farm tax” plans after comfortably winning the vote on Resolution 50 of the Finance…
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Farming sector backs £1.5bn skills pledge as NFU flags training shortfalls
The NFU has welcomed the chancellor’s decision to inject £1.5 billion into skills and apprenticeships, calling it a positive move for farming but…
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Sugar beet sector 'undermined' by major increase in tariff-free cane imports
NFU Sugar has sharply criticised the government’s decision to expand and extend tariff-free access for raw cane sugar, warning the move threatens the…
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