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UK should grow more fruit not less, sector says amid Rees-Mogg row
British farmers should be supported by the government to grow more fruit, an industry body has said after Jacob-Rees Mogg called for cheaper imports…
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Hidden impacts of the Autumn Statement for farmers
Farmers didn’t see many headline benefits from the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement – but there were some smaller hidden impacts to be aware of…
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Farming petition calling for fairer deal reaches 100,000 milestone
Over 100,000 people have signed a petition urging the UK's largest retailers and their suppliers to treat British farmers more fairly, with the issue…
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Welsh public want to see more spending on food production, survey says
The vast majority of people support the Welsh government in providing more financial support to help farmers produce food, a new survey says. The…
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UK 'does not need fruit pickers', Jacob-Rees Mogg suggests
Jacob Rees-Mogg has caused controversy once again after he suggested the UK "does not need fruit pickers". Speaking on BBC Radio 4, Mr Rees-Mogg also…
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Scottish government warns Westminster that ag budget is 'shrinking'
The Scottish government has called on Westminster to provide more certainty as the post-Brexit pot of funding for agriculture is 'shrinking'. The…
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UK and Ukraine 'stands shoulder-to-shoulder' on food security, Defra says
Defra Secretary Steve Barclay has said the UK and Ukraine 'stands shoulder-to-shoulder' to protect global food security following Russia's invasion…
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'Anger and frustration' as Scottish government cuts rural budget again
Farm leaders are seeking urgent clarity after the Scottish government slashed the agricultural budget for a second successive year. The further cuts…
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Upland farms unable to make up for loss of BPS income, NFU warns
Upland farms will be unable to make up for the loss of income if post-Brexit support scheme payments do not recognise the work they do for rural…
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Autumn Statement: How will it affect farmers?
Farm workers, partners, agricultural contractors and sole traders were all given a National Insurance cut following the Autumn Statement – but impact…
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