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Farmers sought to help shape delivery of Wales' support programme
A recruitment process is underway to enlist 10 farmers to help shape the delivery and services of Wales’ flagship agricultural support programme. In…
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New consultation on firearms licencing 'most important in 35 years'
The government has launched an eight-week consultation on firearms and shotgun licencing, with rural campaigners calling it the most important…
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More action needed to boost farmers' access to workforce, report says
An independent panel has recognised that more action is needed from the government to improve UK farmers’ access to a skilled and motivated…
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Defra seeks farmers' views on protecting hedgerows post-Brexit
The government is seeking views from farmers on how to best protect and maintain hedgerows in England following Brexit. Defra's consultation, open…
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Progress to decarbonise England's farming industry 'off track'
Progress to decarbonise farming is 'off track' in England, leaving the sector lagging behind others in the race to net zero by 2050, according to…
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At least £4.4bn a year needed for nature-friendly farming, charities say
At least £4.4 billion a year must be invested in nature-friendly farming by the government over the next decade to meet legally binding targets…
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First-ever Welsh Agriculture Bill moves to final stages of Senedd scrutiny
The first-ever Welsh Agriculture Bill moves to its final stage of Senedd scrutiny today, but industry concerns remain over the direction of support…
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Food security at risk if dairy labour challenges not resolved, Arla warns
British food security is at risk if the government does not act now to address labour market issues in the dairy sector, the UK's largest dairy…
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Second council votes to resist anti-meat and dairy trend
Councillors in Northamptonshire have voted in favour of a ‘fight back’ motion as part of an ongoing effort to block anti-livestock farming sentiment…
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Blockchain projects seeks to fix Brexit export woes for farm estate
A supply chain project which aims to use blockchain technology to enable the frictionless movement of quality lamb products to export markets has…
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