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Farm leaders slam Environment Agency for 'years of poor flood management'
Farming groups have called on the Environment Agency to take urgent action so farmers no longer bear the brunt of flooding issues alone. As farmers…
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Labour urged not to impose 'urban-centric policies' in rural areas
Campaigners have warned Labour against 'falling into the trap' of imposing 'urban-centric policies' in rural areas after Sadiq Khan said beavers…
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Farmers 'still have no clarity' about their rights after HS2 leg scrapped
Farmers and landowners affected by the cancellation of HS2's northern leg still have no clarity about their rights, rural campaigners have said…
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NFU calls on parties to set out plans to protect farms from floods
The NFU is calling on all political parties to set out their plans to protect farmland from flooding following the devastation caused by Storm Babet…
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Defra launches review into unfair practices in the egg supply chain
A review focused on putting an end to unfair practices in the egg supply chain has been launched today by the government. The review will seek input…
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Farmers need clarity on methane supressing feed products, NFU says
Farmers need clarity on how methane supressing feed products will work as well as their impact on animal welfare, the NFU has said after Defra seeks…
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Northern Irish vets and meat inspectors begin five-day strike
Northern Irish vets and meat inspectors have begun a five-day strike today amid fears over heavy disruption to the supply chain. Food production and…
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Government declines to adopt species reintroduction measures
Defra has declined to adopt EFRA Committee's recommendations on species reintroduction, with rural campaigners applauding the move as the policy…
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Scottish government must focus on agriculture's priorities, NFUS says
The Scottish government must focus on agriculture’s priorities to meet the country's ambitions on climate change, NFU Scotland has said. The union's…
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Survey launched to identify NI farming sector's investment needs
Northern Irish farmers are being encouraged to take part in a government survey aiming to identify the industry's future investment needs. The…
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