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Decision to allow badger culling in NI ruled unlawful by High Court
A decision to allow badger culling in Northern Ireland has been ruled unlawful in the High Court, with a union calling the move a 'major blow' to…
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NFU urges 'swifter support' for farmers after HS2 leg scrapped
Farmers need 'greater clarity and swifter support' surrounding the return of land that had been compulsory purchased for the now cancelled northern…
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Defra pledges to cut emissions through methane suppressing feed products
Defra has today confirmed it will work with farmers to encourage the widespread adoption of methane suppressing feed products. The government has…
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NFU calls for bTB policy to keep wildlife control as an option
The NFU has asked the government to keep wildlife control as an option in battling bovine TB after Labour confirmed it would ban culling. The union…
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Defra gives farmers and growers continued access to crucial pesticides
Farmers will continue to have access to crucial plant protection products, the government has announced today following feedback from the industry…
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NFU calls for strategy to deal with flooding on productive farmland
With Storm Babet leaving vast areas of farmland underwater, the NFU is demanding government 'matches its talk' about the importance of UK food…
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Autumn Statement: NFU warns of 'pressure points' on farm businesses
The NFU has written to the Chancellor outlining its key asks ahead of the Autumn Statement, warning that there are 'pressure points' on farming…
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Suffolk Council defies vegan trend and passes motion to support farmers
Suffolk County Council has become the third council to defy the vegan trend seen across the UK and instead show its support for livestock farmers…
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NFU calls for improvements in SFI process as early payments issued
The NFU has called for improvements to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) application process as early payments were issued this week. The first…
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Emergency cuts to Wales' rural affairs budget 'a significant blow' to farmers
Emergency cuts to Wales' rural affairs budget has been called 'a significant blow' to farmers during a time of policy transition and financial…
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