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Animal campaigners launch legal action against EU over cage-free ban
Animal welfare campaigners have launched legal action against the European Commission for its failure to deliver its cage-free farming ban pledge…
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Industry urges MPs to show support to new 'Buy British Bill'
MPs are being urged to back the 'Buy British Bill' which calls for a boost in the proportion of British food available in schools and hospitals. The…
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Pig sector raises concerns with plans to change food labelling rules
The pig sector has raised concerns with Defra's plans for changes to food labelling regulations as they could have 'significant implications' for the…
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New land reform legislation aims to change how Scottish land is owned
New legislation has been introduced aiming to change how land in Scotland is owned and managed, despite concerns from landowners and farmers. The…
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Scottish gov told to return £46m to ag budget or 'jeopardise' food security
The Scottish government must return £46 million to farmers or risk 'jeopardising' food security and net zero plans, an MSP has warned. Ring-fenced…
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NI farmers told not to overbuy UK tags as new XI tags roll out
Northern Irish farmers are being told not to overbuy 'UK' livestock tags as the prefix code in the province is set to change to 'XI'. The new tags…
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Lib Dems back NFU's call to better protect farms from flooding
The Liberal Democrats has written to the NFU after more than 1,750 people added their names to an open letter urging all parties to outline plans to…
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Farmers concerned about cheaper imports to protest outside parliament
Farmers concerned about cheaper food imports are set to stage a new protest outside the Houses of Parliament later this month. Campaign groups Save…
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Defra launches proposals to make food labelling 'clearer and fairer'
The government has launched proposals to make food labelling 'clearer and fairer' in a move to ensure British farmers get more recognition. Plans to…
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UK rural vote up for grabs in next election, campaigners say
Rural votes across the country are up for grabs in the next general election following years of economic neglect, countryside campaigners have said…
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