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'Frankenchickens': Campaigners win right to appeal against High Court decision
Animal welfare campaigners have won their right to appeal against a High Court decision which deemed the government acted lawfully in allowing the…
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'Deafening silence' from retailers as farmer petition hits milestone
A survey calling on retailers to provide a fairer deal to the UK's struggling farmers has reached over 50,000 signatures, but supermarkets are yet to…
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NFU Scotland calls on parties to increase ag budget by £1 billion
NFU Scotland has called on political parties to increase agricultural funding and to commit to ringfenced multi-annual delivery in the future. The…
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NFU demands 'swift and fair' action for farmers impacted by HS2 cancellation
The NFU has called for a 'swift and fair resolution' to ensure farmers impacted by the northern stretch of the HS2 rail project can get back to…
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'Disappointing': Agriculture left out of new shortage occupation list
The agriculture and horticulture industries have been left out of the latest shortage occupation list, with the NFU calling the move 'disappointing'…
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CLA poll reveals lack of trust in Labour among rural voters
A poll on the eve of the Labour conference has revealed a lack of trust among rural voters – though many remain undecided as support for the Tories…
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Thousands sign petition calling for more support for England's uplands
Thousands of people have signed a petition demanding more support for England's uplands and a rethink on its shake-up of agricultural payments. A…
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Welsh farmers face '70% funding fall' as Glastir contracts soon end
Welsh farmers face a funding fall of over 70% in agri-environment support as Glastir contracts come to an end in December, NFU Cymru has warned. Over…
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Canada's cattle sector seeking to delay UK's entry into CPTPP
Canadian cattle organisations have launched a campaign seeking to delay the UK's acceptance into the CPTPP amid a disagreement in food standards. The…
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New plans launched to improve broadband connection in rural areas
The government has announced new consultations aiming to improve broadband connections in the UK's most remote rural areas. Plans have been outlined…
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