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West Sussex farm visit puts horticulture challenges in spotlight
MPs have been warned that planning barriers, supply chain pressure and uncertainty over seasonal worker visas are holding back UK vegetable growers…
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Farming Roadmap should trigger serious business review, advisers say
Farmers are being warned to make tough business decisions as England’s Farming Roadmap points to higher standards, lower inputs and less reliance on…
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Suffolk council moves to protect 12,000 acres of county farms
More than 12,000 acres of Suffolk county farmland are set to be protected from future sell-offs under a renewed commitment from Suffolk County…
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PM change unlikely to ease pressure on farmers, rural experts warn
A change in Labour leadership is unlikely to bring relief for farmers, with rural policy expected to remain under pressure from tax, regulation and…
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Scottish farmers warn import tariff move could hit domestic production
NFU Scotland has warned that suspending tariffs on imported food could deliver short-term savings for consumers while weakening the farmers needed to…
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Council meat bans under pressure after Enfield and Calderdale reversals
Oxfordshire Council is under mounting pressure to scrap its meat and dairy ban after two high-profile councils moved to reverse similar plant-based…
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NFU warns hill farms need long-term backing to protect uplands
England’s upland farmers are being held back by short-term policy, falling support payments and uncertainty over environmental schemes, the NFU has…
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Government's 25-year farming plan faces calls for urgent delivery
The government has promised a 25-year reset for English farming, but industry leaders have warned that ambition alone will not protect farm…
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New farming minister hears cost concerns on Surrey dairy visit
The government’s new food security and rural affairs minister has heard first-hand how small dairy farms are balancing nature recovery with rising…
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Farm and housing projects hit by Welsh planning delays
Rural homes, farm diversification projects and business investment are being held up for years by planning delays in Wales, new figures suggest…
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