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Poor harvest sparks NFU call for emergency farm support
The NFU is calling for emergency financial support for arable farmers after a drought-hit 2026 harvest left wheat, spring barley and oat yields below…
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Defra weighs SFI27 changes after backlash over 2026 scheme
Defra is considering changes to how farmers access the Sustainable Farming Incentive in 2027 after this year’s main application window filled within…
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Autumn budget must pull farms out of 'survival mode', NFU warns
Farmers struggling with drought, disease and rising costs need an autumn budget that cuts food production costs and rebuilds confidence, the NFU has…
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Farm groups condemn 'race for the fastest click' after SFI26 closure
Farmers had less than six hours to secure a share of £233m in government funding before the latest Sustainable Farming Incentive window closed…
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Hare coursing spreading beyond traditional hotspots, NFU warns
Hare coursing is spreading into new areas and leaving farmers facing intimidation, crop damage and fears for their families, the NFU has warned. The…
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Retailers back British beef and poultry amid Brazilian import concerns
Major UK retailers have reaffirmed their commitment to British fresh beef and poultry after the NFU sought assurances over sourcing following new EU…
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Four farm unions warn falling livestock numbers threaten uplands
Falling livestock numbers could threaten UK beef and lamb production and reduce the supply of breeding stock to lowland farms, four farming unions…
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Angela Eagle: Farming must be treated as a national security priority
Farming must be treated as a national security priority alongside energy and defence, Defra Secretary Angela Eagle has said, as she announced fresh…
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Young people explore farming in five-day AgriFuture trip
Forty-three school pupils have been given a first-hand look at careers in farming and food production as part of a programme aimed at improving…
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UK food self-sufficiency falls in 10 of 11 everyday staples
Britain is becoming increasingly reliant on imported food, with self-sufficiency falling across 10 of 11 everyday staples over the past 30 years. The…
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