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Live export rules in UK and other western nations 'not fit for purpose'
Live animal transport regulations in the UK and other western nations are 'not fit for purpose', according to a major international study. A ‘fitness…
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Farmers demanding fairer deal protest at parliament with scarecrows
Farmers who are campaigning for a fairer deal have protested outside the Houses of Parliament along with nearly 50 scarecrows. The protest stunt on…
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NI faces 'public health emergency' if access to vet medicine ends after 2025
Northern Ireland faces a 'public health emergency' unless permanent access to vet medicines is secured, vets have warned. The implications of the…
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New legislation banning live exports from Britain moves to Lords
Legislation putting an end to the export of live animals for slaughter and fattening from Great Britain will now move to the House of Lords for…
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New restrictions in movement of meat products between GB and NI
The movement of meat products between GB and NI will see new restrictions from today, in what the sector has called a further 'erosion' of firms'…
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MPs set to scrutinise entry routes and career opportunities in farming
A cross-party group of MPs is set to examine the entry routes and career opportunities that exist in the UK agricultural and horticultural sectors…
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Welsh Labour MS's views on farm funding 'out of touch', NFU Cymru says
NFU Cymru has slammed comments about farm funding made by Welsh Labour politician Mike Hedges as 'completely out of touch'. During a Senedd plenary…
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Selling land before next general election 'could be the right decision'
Selling land before the upcoming general election could be the right decision to avoid the potential impact of tax changes, rural property experts…
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Project to explore impact of agri policy change on island communities
A new study seeks to gather the views of rural island communities in Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides on the forthcoming agricultural and land…
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Defra pledges to double Higher Tier agreements struck annually
Defra's move to double the number of Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier agreements processed by 2025 has been hailed as a major victory by…
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