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EU ditches plans to halve pesticide use by 2030 amid farmer protests
Farmers in Europe have hailed a victory after the European Commission has withdrawn a planned cut in pesticide use by the end of this decade. The…
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Long term resilience of UK farming will be challenged, AHDB warns
Long term resilience of UK farming will be 'challenged' amid cumulative inflationary pressure and the ongoing impact of the cost of living on…
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Welsh Labour told to 'urgently reset' relationship with farmers
Candidates standing for the leadership of Welsh Labour have been told to 'urgently reset' the Welsh government’s relationship with farmers and the…
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Sheep sector welcomes improved police powers to tackle dog attacks
The sheep sector has welcomed steps taken toward tougher punishments for the crime of livestock worrying by dogs. Following updated legislation, the…
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Northern Ireland gets farming minister after two year absence
Andrew Muir has been appointed Northern Ireland's new farming minister following the return of a devolved government after two years of absence. Mr…
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Farmers face 'so much uncertainty' regarding HS2, NFU tells ministers
Farmers impacted by the HS2 project continue to face 'so much uncertainty' on ongoing issues such as compensation, the NFU has told ministers. In the…
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Video: Irish farmers take to streets in solidarity with European neighbours
Thousands of farmers in the Republic of Ireland have protested on streets across the country in a show of solidarity with their European…
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Irish farmers to protest in solidarity with European neighbours
Farmers in Ireland are set to take to the streets tonight in a show of support as protests continue to take place in France, Germany and Belgium. The…
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Vets welcome new commitment to securing NI access to livestock medicines
Vets have welcomed a new government commitment to finding a permanent solution to the impending threat to Northern Ireland’s access to veterinary…
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'Good luck': Jeremy Clarkson shows support for protesting French farmers
Jeremy Clarkson has showed his support for French farmers who are protesting en masse against increasing environmental rules and surging costs…
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