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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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Growers take water security fight to House of Lords
UK fruit and vegetable growers are demanding urgent action on agricultural water storage as worsening drought conditions put domestic food production…
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Defra launches £30m drive to get farmers working together
Organisations that help farmers work together can now apply for a share of Defra’s £30 million Farmer Collaboration Fund, with successful delivery…
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MPs warn cheap Brazilian beef could undercut UK farmers
British beef producers could face greater competition from cheaper Brazilian imports if planned EU restrictions divert supplies towards the UK…
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Northern Ireland first in UK to roll out cattle EID
Northern Ireland cattle keepers will be able to use electronic ear tags for newborn calves from 7 September, making it the first UK region to offer…
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Wildfire response 'cannot run on goodwill alone', rural firms warn
Scotland’s wildfire response is relying too heavily on the goodwill of rural businesses, a new report has warned after more than 3,300 hectares…
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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 face cash flow crunch as calls grow for emergency loans
The government is facing growing calls to provide interest-free emergency finance as farmers struggle with severe cash flow pressures caused by…
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Tenant farmers warn viable businesses could fail without crisis loans
Tenant farmers could lose otherwise viable businesses without urgent access to working capital, the Tenant Farmers Association has warned as it backs…
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Calls for UK horticulture boost as climate risks threaten imports
A lack of investment in UK horticulture has left Britain heavily dependent on fruit and vegetables imported from countries vulnerable to climate…
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