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Hundreds of farmers stage go-slow tractor protest in Canterbury
Hundreds of farmers have staged a go-slow tractor protest in Canterbury as concerns over cheaper food imports and government policy grows. A convoy…
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Welsh livestock farmers call for ‘major overhaul’ of SFS scheme
A major overhaul of the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) will need to take place before it is workable for Welsh livestock farmers, NFU Cymru has…
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Staffs Council passes motion to proactively support local farmers
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has voted to proactively support local farmers by buying meat and dairy for council-organised events. The…
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Code of practice would stamp out unfairness in horticulture, NFU says
Defra has been called on to introduce a Horticultural Buyers Code of Practice to underpin confidence and profitability in a sector prone to unfair…
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Former MP Neil Parish launches new farming podcast
Former Conservative MP Neil Parish has launched a new farming podcast which promises to cover the industry's pressing issues. The podcast, called ‘We…
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Six things for farmers and rural firms watch out for in spring budget
NFU Mutual has picked six things for farmers and rural businesses to watch out for in the Chancellor's upcoming spring budget on 6 March. Certainty…
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Farmers and Environment Agency face mounting pressure to protect Wye
Over 300 people gathered at the Blake Theatre in Monmouth for a sold-out event to hear updates from campaign groups, councils, national agencies…
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Thousands of Welsh farmers protest in Cardiff over SFS
Thousands of Welsh farmers are taking part in a protest in Cardiff this afternoon over heightening concerns at the Welsh government's vision for the…
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NFU says farmers need 'business confidence' to continue producing food
The NFU has called for more support to help farmers deal with volatility as part of its asks to the Chancellor ahead of next week's spring budget. In…
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Red tape and labour shortages 'serious impending' Scottish food sector
Red tape and labour shortages are seriously impeding the food and drink sector in Scotland, the Scottish government has warned Defra. Rural Affairs…
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