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Five farming battles set to dominate Back British Farming Day
Back British Farming Day returns to Westminster on Wednesday at a time when many farmers are asking for more than symbolic support. MPs and peers are…
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NFU backs recycled packaging checks but warns farmers over costs
The NFU has backed tougher checks on recycled plastic packaging, but warned that farmers and growers must not be left carrying the cost or…
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Almost 1,300 Scottish BPS claims delayed by farm grant checks
Almost 1,300 Scottish Basic Payment Scheme claims remain unresolved because of outstanding Future Farming Investment Scheme verification, as NFU…
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NFU calls for loan and fallen stock support for struggling farms
The NFU is asking ministers to introduce 12-month working-capital loans and support with fallen stock costs as farmers contend with drought losses…
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Welsh farmers urged to expose worst red tape burdens
Welsh farmers are being asked to identify the rules creating the most paperwork, duplication and cost as NFU Cymru gathers evidence for a major…
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New taskforce aims to get more Scottish food onto public plates
Scottish farmers could gain greater access to school and hospital food contracts under a new government taskforce aimed at increasing the amount of…
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42,900 seasonal worker visas confirmed for 2027
Growers and poultry producers have been given their earliest-ever indication of seasonal labour availability after 42,900 Seasonal Worker Scheme…
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Farmers warned late fertiliser orders could trigger spring bottleneck
Farmers delaying fertiliser purchases could face a spring delivery bottleneck, with industry leaders warning that tight cashflow and global supply…
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NFU warns Brazilian meat could flood UK market after EU ban
British farmers could face a surge in Brazilian beef and chicken diverted from the EU unless ministers introduce equivalent import restrictions, the…
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Farmers warn they may struggle to plant next year's crops
Farmers could struggle to plant next year’s crops after drought, disease and rising costs pushed businesses to crisis point, industry leaders have…
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