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A third of vet medicines in NI may vanish after 2025, Lords warn
A third of veterinary medicines used in Northern Ireland may no longer be available after the end of the grace period in 2025, a Lords' committee has…
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MPs to probe retailer bosses over relationships with farmers
Senior executives from five of the biggest retailers will be scrutinised over their role in the food supply chain and their relationship with…
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Importance of contractors must be considered in future policy, body says
A new manifesto has been launched to ensure that the importance of contractors is recognised in future British farming policy. The manifesto…
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New legislation to stamp out rogue milk purchasing businesses
New regulations have been laid which aim to stamp out rogue milk purchasing businesses from abusing their position and exploiting farmers. The Fair…
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NFU Scotland asks for government help in response to poor spring
NFU Scotland has written to Scottish government with short and medium term asks against the backdrop of one of the most challenging springs on…
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Labour pledges to 'stamp out' rural crime with new strategy
Labour has announced it will establish a rural crime strategy after warning that farmers and others were being hit by 'organised crime, rural theft…
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Union asks for interventions to help Welsh farms hit by wet weather
Government interventions are needed to help Welsh farmers facing challenges due to the wet weather, the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has said. Union…
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New fund to help farmers store water and protect against drought
Groups of farmers will be offered new government funding to work together to store water and protect against the impact of drought. The £1.6 million…
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NFU Scotland welcomes change in direction on climate policy targets
NFU Scotland has welcomed the Scottish government's change in direction on its climate policy targets as it ditches plans to slash carbon emissions…
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What do the new hedgerow regulations mean for farmers?
New legislation has been laid in parliament to regulate the management of hedgerows for the greater benefit of the environment and wildlife. Policy…
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