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New CLA president urges all parties to develop 'ambitious' rural policies
The new president of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has urged all political parties to develop 'robust and ambitious' policies for…
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Government's live export ban 'bad news' for the home market
The government's intention to ban live exports is 'bad news' for the home market, the industry has warned amid fears that farmers may see lower…
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Defra calls for 'mutually acceptable outcome' amid sugar beet pricing row
The government has urged British Sugar and NFU Sugar to reach a 'mutually acceptable outcome' amid the ongoing sugar beet pricing row. NFU Sugar had…
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King's Speech: Government commits to end live exports of animals
The government has committed to end the live exports of animals from Great Britain for slaughter or fattening, despite warnings from the industry…
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Government in court over 'failure' to reduce meat consumption
Environmental activists are taking the government to court over its 'failure' to adopt measures to reduce meat and dairy production and consumption…
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Campaigners blame government policy as rural homelessness surges
Countryside campaigners have blamed government policies for a substantial increase in rates of rural homelessness. CPRE, a countryside charity, said…
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Farmers prepare for looming pesticide enforcement officer visits
Farmers are being urged to prepare for upcoming pesticide enforcement officer (PEO) visits, commencing this month. In November, PEOs will begin an…
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Future of UK horticulture sector 'looks bleak', Lords report warns
The future of the horticulture sector 'looks bleak' without urgent steps to safeguard its future, a new House of Lords report has warned…
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NFU Sugar asks Defra for 'immediate interventions' amid sugar price 'crisis'
NFU Sugar has written to Defra asking for 'immediate interventions' after British Sugar contacted growers with details of the 2024-2025 contract…
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Government 'worryingly complacent' over rural mental health issues
MPs have accused the government of having a 'worrying degree of complacency' over rural mental health issues, as farmers particularly struggle with…
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