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Government urged to review supply chain fairness in poultry meat sector
The UK government must extend its examination of food supply chains to poultry meat or risk more empty shelves, NFU Scotland has said. The union has…
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Young farmers 'continuously anxious' about future of farming, NFYFC warns
Young farmers are experiencing 'continued anxiety' around the future of farming, according to a new survey, with the industry calling for more…
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NFUS asks for £66m upland fund to be 'refocussed on activity'
NFU Scotland has called on the Scottish government to 'rebase' less favoured support to make it better targeted at those keeping beef cattle and…
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BASC to launch legal challenge over general licence withdrawal
Rural campaigners are preparing legal proceedings against Defra over its withdrawal of the general licence that allows the release of gamebirds in…
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MPs launch inquiry into UK's trade deals and its impact on farmers
A cross-party parliamentary inquiry begins today on the impact the government’s post-Brexit trade policy has had - and will have - on farmers. As the…
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High production costs have impacted farmers' mental health, NFU warns
Over two-thirds of farmers have blamed spiralling input costs – the cost of energy, fuel and fertiliser – for having a negative impact on their…
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Welsh farm leaders pay tribute to 'friend and advocate' Lord John Morris
Tributes have been paid to Lord John Morris, who was instrumental in establishing the Farmers' Union of Wales (FUW) as a voice for Welsh farmers. The…
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Government unveils £7m fund to boost rural areas after polling worry
The government has announced a new £7m fund to boost rural areas following Tory concern over recent polling showing a decline in countryside support…
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Elon Musk slams Irish climate plan to cull thousands of cows
Elon Musk has criticised a proposal by the Irish government which would see hundreds of thousands of cows culled to combat the climate crisis. The…
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UK's post-Brexit trade deals 'not good enough' for Scottish farmers
The UK government's trade deals with Australia and New Zealand "are not good enough" for Scottish farmers, Holyrood has warned. The deals, which…
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