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Spring Budget: Clarify tax relief confusion to let farmers drive green goals
The government must maintain green incentives for farming and sort out issues with tax reliefs to harness the sector’s potential to reach the UK’s…
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NFU Cymru backs licensing scheme proposal to 'lessen impact' of NVZ rules
NFU Cymru is backing proposals for a licensing scheme to 'lessen the detrimental impact' that Welsh government regulations governing water quality…
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'Clock is ticking' to support farmers, NFU president warns
The NFU's president will warn that 'the clock is ticking' to support British farmers impacted by rising costs, worker shortages, the bird flu crisis…
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'Urgent action needed' to improve grid connection for farmers
Rural campaigners are calling the government to spearhead urgent action to improve the grid connection for farmers across the UK. Speakers at the…
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Defra Secretary: UK and US must boost sustainable farming together
The UK and the US must work closely together to promote sustainable agriculture and food production across the world, the Defra Secretary will say in…
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Crisis-hit pig sector urges Defra to publish supply chain review 'without delay'
Pig producers have urged Defra to push forward 'without delay' with its review of the pork supply chain, to help deliver lasting reform and a fairer…
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New route map unveiled for Scottish farming's upcoming reform
A new route map for Scottish agricultural reform has been unveiled, providing a long-awaited update on the future of farming in Scotland. The…
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Scottish farmers to receive £250 for animal health improvements
The Scottish government has announced a new payment scheme for farmers and crofters to improve the health and welfare of sheep and cattle. From…
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Scottish farmers' ability to produce food 'at bottom of priority pile'
Farmers' ability to produce food is 'placed at the bottom of the pile' of the Scottish government's priorities, NFU Scotland's president has warned…
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Designated sites 'a major worry' in NI draft ammonia strategy
Northern Irish farmers have highlighted their concerns regarding the draft ammonia strategy's proposed targeted measures on international designated…
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