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Farming industry hails progress on tougher dog control legislation
The farming industry has praised a major step forward in tackling livestock attacks, as a new bill giving police tougher powers against irresponsible…
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NFU urges Labour to follow winter fuel lead and change IHT reforms
As the government tweaks winter fuel payments for pensioners, the NFU has demanded urgent changes to inheritance tax rules to protect elderly farmers…
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New national peat map to shape environmental and agricultural policies
Natural England has unveiled a long-anticipated update to the mapping of England’s peatlands, offering a significantly enhanced picture of the…
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Drought-battered farms need support now, say coalition of groups
Farming and environmental groups are calling on the government to act now to protect Britain’s food supply as fields across the country are parched…
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Defra u-turns on SFI scheme closure after NFU legal pressure
The government has been forced to reconsider its decision to abruptly close the 2024 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, following legal…
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NFU welcomes US-UK trade deal but warns of risks to farming
The NFU has issued a measured but cautious response to the new US-UK trade agreement, which Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald…
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NFU welcomes 'balanced and considered' UK-India trade deal
The NFU has welcomed the UK-India trade deal, describing it as a 'balanced and considered' agreement that addresses key concerns around food and…
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NFU urges election candidates to back British farming amid challenges
The NFU is calling on candidates in the local elections to show their support for British farming, particularly over changes to inheritance tax…
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NFU calls for flood defence boost amid farmland risk warning
The NFU has renewed calls for urgent government investment in flooding infrastructure following a stark warning from the Climate Change Committee…
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NFU warns MPs compulsory purchase reforms could hit farmer confidence
The NFU has told MPs that it cannot support proposed changes to compulsory purchase powers, warning that the reforms risk further eroding farmers'…
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