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Failure to combat climate crisis will impact UK food, report warns
The government’s failure to address the climate crisis risks the UK being unable to produce enough of its own food, a new report suggests. The…
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Farmers can be resilient despite loss of subsidies, experts say
Farmers face an accelerated level of change with the loss of land-based subsidies, but they can become more adaptable, using new technology and a…
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CPTPP: 'Missed opportunity' to prevent imports of low-quality eggs
The government has missed a crucial opportunity to prevent imports of low-welfare battery hen eggs, industry groups have warned as the UK signs up to…
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Welsh farm leaders 'extremely concerned' as 10% tree target remains
Farm leaders have raised 'extreme concern' after the Welsh government appeared to double down on its 10% tree cover target which farmers must abide…
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Rural England risks being 'left further behind' after general election
Rural England’s population of 9.7 million could be 'left further behind' after the next general election if inequalities continue to be ignored…
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Defra unveils new regulations to promote fairness in dairy sector
The government has outlined a raft of measures to improve supply contracts in the dairy sector following concerns that farmers were not being paid a…
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Migrant farm workers retain just 8% of retail price of produce, report says
The average migrant seasonal farmworker on a strawberry farm in the UK retains less than 8% of the retail price for a punnet of strawberries…
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UK egg sector slams government for 'ignoring' trade warnings
The government must reconsider its decision to exclude eggs as a sensitive sector in the recently agreed CPTPP trade agreement, industry groups have…
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UK animal product exports to EU will soon need vet signed declarations
UK animal product exports to the European Union will soon need vet signed declarations, farmers have been reminded. Non-assured UK livestock farmers…
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UK must lead EU on precision breeding, society says
The UK must retain its 'leading edge' over the rest of Europe by further promoting the research, investment and innovation of precision breeding…
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