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9,000 staff leave Environment Agency following cuts and low morale
Almost 9,000 staff have quit the Environment Agency following real-terms cuts and low morale, according to data. The figures, released on Monday (25…
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'Challenging times': Farm leaders urge government to boost food production
The UK's farming unions have urged the government to prioritise food production during 'these challenging times' following their annual summit…
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New land reform could have 'significant implications' for Scottish farming
The Scottish government’s new Land Reform Bill could have 'significant implications' for agriculture in the country, industry leaders have warned…
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Huw Irranca-Davies appointed Wales' new Rural Affairs Secretary
Huw Irranca-Davies has been appointed Wales' new Rural Affairs Secretary, replacing Lesley Griffiths who was in the role for eight years. New First…
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Defra should incentivise farmers more to tackle river pollution, report says
Farmers should be incentivised more to help reduce river pollution, according to a new report setting out priorities for restoring polluted fresh…
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Scottish beef farmers frustrated by lack of detail on calf scheme reform
The Scottish government has been urged to release more details on its reform of the suckler beef support scheme, as farmers raise frustration with…
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New NI TB compensation proposals gains largest ever farmer feedback
Nearly 5,000 Northern Irish farmers have responded to a consultation proposing to cut the compensation rate for cattle removed under the bTB…
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NFU Cymru seeks 'urgent meeting' with Wales' new First Minister
NFU Cymru has requested an 'urgent meeting' with Wales' new First Minister Vaughan Gething to discuss the 'very considerable challenges' facing…
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Video: Farmers gear up for next week's protest outside parliament
Farmers will protest outside parliament next week due to concerns over lower quality food imports and the lack of measures to boost British food…
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Government urged to boost UK food security amid huge fall in crops
The drastic reduction in crops expected due to the wet weather has shown just how vulnerable British farms are, the NFU has warned. The union said…
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