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MPs raise 'deep concern' over UK biosecurity amid new border regime
MPs have expressed 'deep concern' about the effectiveness of the government’s measures for protecting biosecurity as it introduces new import checks…
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Red Tractor protects access to EU's biofuels market for Crops membership
Farmers will have continued access to the biofuels market after the EU said it would recognise Red Tractor under the Renewable Energy Directive…
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NFU Cymru raises 'profound concerns' over future viability of hill farming
NFU Cymru has expressed 'profound concerns' for the future viability of farming in Less Favoured Areas in light of Welsh government’s scheme…
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Concern as new Brexit checks on imported fresh goods soon roll out
Border checks on plant and animal products arriving from the EU come into force tomorrow, amid fears of increased red tape and price hikes. A variety…
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Welsh government 'wandering blindly toward disaster' with new agri scheme
The Welsh government has been accused of 'wandering blindly toward disaster' as its own impact assessment into Wales' post-Brexit agricultural scheme…
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UK halts trade talks with Canada amid concern over hormone beef
The UK has halted its trade negotiations with Canada, which have been ongoing for two years, following concern over hormone treated beef. Talks about…
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Concern as Defra reclassifies EU fresh produce imports as 'medium risk'
Defra's reclassification of many fruit and vegetable consignments from the EU as 'medium risk' from 'low risk' has been called a 'severe blow' to the…
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Wales' post-Brexit farming scheme 'risks reducing 122,000 livestock units'
An impact assessment has found that Wales' new post-Brexit farming scheme risks reducing 122,000 livestock units, representing a 'shocking' 11% fall…
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Agronomists warn of 'unforeseen consequences' with roll out of SFI
'Unforeseen consequences' of the post-Brexit Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) are a major concern for independent agronomists, an industry…
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Rural areas 'losing out' due to lack of flood protection, MPs warn
A cross-party committee has highlighted concerns around the UK's flood resilience, warning that rural areas are 'losing out' due to a lack of flood…
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