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NFU says election 'most important in a generation' for farmers
The NFU has called the upcoming July general election as 'the most important in a generation' for the future of British farming. With the next…
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General election is 'make or break' for the countryside
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called an early UK general election for Thursday 4 July, as rural campaigners warn that it is 'make or break' for the…
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Sheep sector welcomes live export ban as Brexit 'effectively closed' trade
The sheep sector has welcomed new legislation banning the exports of live animals for slaughter as Brexit "effectively closed" the trade. A new ban…
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Legislation ending exports of livestock receives Royal Assent
A new ban on exporting live animals has come into law as the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act received Royal Assent today. The bill means that…
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UK food security in spotlight at British Pig & Poultry Fair
Food security is critical to the UK’s national security, and the government and supply chain need to do more to create a resilient and profitable…
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Campaigners call for more EU alignment amid 20 hour Dover delays
Campaigners have called for more regulatory alignment with the EU amid delays of up to 20 hours in Dover, with many lorries carrying perishable food…
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Solar panels must not be built on productive farmland, ministers say
Local councils will be urged by ministers not to approve planning permission for solar farms on high-quality farmland as part of a new drive to…
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Ban on live animal exports passes final stage in parliament
A ban on live animal exports has passed its final stage in parliament and will soon be enshrined in law. The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill…
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Calls made for new committee providing oversight on UK food security
Calls have been made for the government to introduce an independent, statutory committee to provide 'comprehensive oversight' on UK food security…
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Baroness Kate Rock appointed new Defra board member
Defra has announced the appointment of three new non-executive board members, including Baroness Kate Rock, who led the Rock Review into farm…
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