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MP urges authorities to back farmers by closing public food procurement loophole
An MP is pushing local authorities and councils to better support British farmers by closing a public food procurement loophole. Currently when…
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BPS payments to Welsh farmers to stay at current levels for 2024
BPS payments to Welsh farmers have been maintained at current levels for next year, the government has confirmed. The £238 million budget mirrors the…
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Disruption avoided as EU maintains UK biofuels assurance
Disruption to the UK biofuels market has been avoided as the EU has confirmed it will not implement major changes to its assurance scheme recognition…
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Horticultural growers now have access to fund to help cut energy bills
The NFU has announced it has secured essential energy support for horticulture businesses, with calls continuing for the poultry sector to be…
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Welsh farm union welcomes outcome of bTB policy discussions
A policy proposal which would have prohibited the feeding of unpasteurised milk to livestock on officially TB withdrawn (OFTW) premises has been…
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Rishi Sunak backs calls for retailers to add 'buy British' tab on websites
The prime minister has backed calls for retailers add a 'buy British' button on their websites to encourage more consumers to support local farmers…
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New Defra review seeks to boost fairness in fresh produce sector
A new government review is set to look at the fairness of contracts between farmers and purchasers in the fresh produce supply chain. The review…
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Fenland Council votes to oppose compulsory veganism in win for farmers
Fenland Council has voted to oppose compulsory veganism in a swipe at neighbouring 'plant-based-only' Cambridge. In what rural campaigners have…
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Welsh government unveils new proposals for Sustainable Farming Scheme
Welsh farmers are being urged to engage with the latest proposals of the Sustainable Farming Scheme, stating it's the most important change to…
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NFU raises concern as Defra plans to protect 30% of land by 2030
The NFU has raised concerns over a government pledge to protect 30% of land in England by 2030, as it could have 'unforeseen implications' on farms…
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