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Pig sector raises ASF concerns after MPs slam Defra's 'outdated' IT systems
The pig sector has described a report by MPs calling for an overhaul of Defra's outdated IT systems as 'concerning' given the risk of African swine…
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Growers' alliance exits government roundtable ahead of food summit
An alliance of growers' groups has announced its resignation from a government industry roundtable, citing "disappointment" at its decision not to…
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CPTPP: Initial benefits to UK farming industry 'limited', AHDB says
The UK's accession to a trade pact which includes several countries in Asia and the Pacific will bring 'limited' benefits to British farmers, a new…
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Dairy sector calls for better access to foreign workers amid labour crisis
The UK dairy sector has called for better access to foreign workers in order to help soothe the labour crisis in the short term. The ask was made…
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'Sensible move': Farm leaders welcome u-turn on EU law bonfire
Farm leaders have welcomed the government's move to revoke the 'sunset clause' which would have seen thousands of EU rules scrapped by the end of the…
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MPs to investigate fairness in food prices and supply
A cross-party group of MPs will investigate how profitability and risks are shared throughout the food supply chain, as well as the existing…
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UK trade deals soon come into force amid farming industry's concern
The UK's trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand will come into force at the end of May, amid growing concern for sensitive sectors like beef…
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Farmers on HS2 route must receive 'far greater clarity', MPs told
Farmers living and working on the planned high-speed rail route must receive 'far greater clarity' as work continues, the NFU has told MPs. The union…
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New NI agri alliance calls for 'appropriate solutions' in cutting emissions
A new alliance representing Northern Irish farmers and the agri-food industry is calling for 'appropriate solutions' in cutting the sector's carbon…
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Brexit Bill reversal 'great win' for UK animal health and welfare
Animal health bodies have welcomed the government’s U-turn on its plans for scrapping swathes of retained EU legislation, which could have wiped out…
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