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NFU secures seasonal worker visa 'reset' for 2023
The government has updated its seasonal worker scheme guidance which includes a provision to allow returnee workers from 2022 to come back sooner in…
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Farmers face 'cliff edge' as Budget ignored energy concerns, NFU warns
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget failed to address the needs of agricultural and horticultural businesses facing surging energy costs, the NFU…
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Spring Budget: Pension changes will help farmers plan for succession
Pension changes announced today will help farmers plan for succession, NFU Mutual has said in response to the Chancellor’s Spring Budget. Jeremy…
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Sheep sector calls for 'urgent clarity' over new NI Windsor Framework
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called for 'urgent clarity' over the potential for the easing of trade in breeding sheep between Northern…
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Spring Budget: NFU urges Chancellor to prioritise food production
In a letter to the Chancellor ahead of the Spring Budget, the NFU has called for greater support for domestic food production as energy, fuel and…
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Chancellor urged to help farmers by thawing frozen tax thresholds
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has been urged to do more to help farming families in the forthcoming spring budget, such as thawing frozen tax…
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French horticultural sector to receive €200m government aid
The French government has announced a €200 million fund to increase production and consumption of domestic fruit and vegetables. Agriculture Minister…
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End of energy support to create 'acute challenge' for poultry sector
The closing of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme at the end of March will create an 'acute challenge' for the poultry and horticulture sectors, farms…
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Importance of UK soil health to be anaylsed by EFRA Committee
MPs have launched an inquiry on the state of UK soil health, which will allow key recommendations to be made to the government. The soil health…
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Thousands join NFU campaign calling for better UK food security
More than 35,000 people have signed up to the NFU's food security campaign as supermarket shelves lie empty of fresh fruit and vegetables. The…
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