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Welsh government delays 170kg/ha nitrogen limit to October
The Welsh government has confirmed it will delay the roll out of its 170kg per hectare annual holding nitrogen limit rule, to 31 October 2023. A new…
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Supply chain dynamics 'continue to cheat' farmers, warns union
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned that current supply chain dynamics "continue to cheat" farmers across the country. The union has called…
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Seed potato exports to resume to NI in autumn, minister confirms
New requirements will allow Scottish seed potatoes back into the Northern Irish market from autumn this year, according to a Defra minister…
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Farmers urged to vote for pro-rural councillors in 2023 local elections
Rural campaigners have urged farmers to scrutinise potential councillors about their priorities for the countryside in next week's local elections…
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Defra to hold inquiry into plans to reduce Dartmoor grazing levels
Defra has agreed to hold an independent inquiry into controversial proposals to reduce grazing levels on Dartmoor. It follows lobbying from rural…
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End of Feed in Tariffs has led to 'slowdown' of on-farm energy
The abolition of Feed in Tariffs and the business rates relief scheme for privately owned hydropower projects has led to a 'slowdown' in on-farm…
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Pig sector 'alarmed' by government admission on import control lapses
Pig producers have said they are 'alarmed' by the government's own admission that import controls have resulted in meat being sold in UK retailers…
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Further opportunities for UK pork exports after CPTPP trade deal
The UK's decision to join a trade pact consisting of several countries around the world could help boost exports of pork, particularly to Mexico. The…
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Farmers urged to take action against online attacks
Farmers are being urged to lobby their MPs to demand the government to better protect rural businesses targeted by malicious communications and fake…
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New Defra plans offer support for farmers to boost water supply
New Defra plans have outlined further support for farmers to improve water supply, quality and management systems, but the NFU says more work is…
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