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Liz Truss slams 'animal extremists' who 'intimidate' farmers
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has made comments against animal 'extremists' who 'intimidate' farming businesses. Ms Truss, who was also once Defra…
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NFU Cymru calls on next government to boost agriculture budget
NFU Cymru has published its manifesto for the general election, calling on the next UK government to boost agriculture's budget 'in a world…
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Agri chemicals regulatory regime delays 'adding uncertainty' for UK farms
Delays to a post-Brexit regulatory regime for agri chemicals are adding costs for agri-supply businesses and making it harder for farmers to plan…
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Conservatives and Labour pitch to rural voters ahead of election
The Defra Secretary and Labour's counterpart have vowed to tackle rural crime, boost food production and protect the environment as part of a pitch…
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Planning reform would sway most of the rural vote, poll suggests
With the countryside’s vote up for grabs in the general election, a new poll has revealed that planning reform would influence how farmers and rural…
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Liberal Democrats launch 'Back British Farming' campaign
The Liberal Democrats have launched a 'Back British Farming' campaign, with a pledge to increase the agriculture budget by £1 billion at the centre…
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Former Defra Secretary George Eustice to quit as MP
Former Defra Secretary George Eustice has become the latest Conservative to announce his intentions to stand down as an MP at next month's general…
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Tories outline plans for fly-tippers to get points on driving licences
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has outlined plans for fly-tippers to receive up to six points on their driving licences if the Conservatives were to win…
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Government's border regime has upped biosecurity risk, report warns
The government’s post-Brexit border control regime has created uncertainty and an increase in disease risk, the National Audit Office (NAO) has…
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Stormont raises 'deep concern' around future of vet medicines in NI
Lawmakers in Northern Ireland have passed a motion acknowledging the 'deep concern' around obtaining veterinary medicines after 2025. A Brexit grace…
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