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Fertiliser prices stay at historic highs as farmers face tough 2023
Farmers could spend as much as £628m extra on nitrogen and phosphate fertilisers made using gas during 2023, according to new analysis. Although gas…
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Species re-introduction must take into account livestock impact, MPs told
Any future species re-introduction within the UK must take into account the impact it may have on livestock, MPs have been told. Industry bodies have…
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New GB-wide strategy seeks to protect crops and plants from disease
A new five year strategy to protect crops and plants from pests and diseases has been published as the government looks to bolster domestic food…
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Farmers 'astonished' by NRW's proposed hikes to fees and charges
NFU Cymru has criticised Natural Resources Wales' (NRW) proposed hikes to its regulatory fees and charges, leaving many farmers 'astonished' amid…
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Northern Ireland's first ever draft ammonia strategy launched
A consultation on a draft ammonia strategy - the first of its kind for Northern Ireland - has launched to take action to reduce levels of the…
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Westminster competition opens for young sheep farmers keen on policy
Applications are now open for young sheep farmers with an interest in agricultural policy to join a visit to parliament next month. The National…
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ELMS payments to rise to encourage uptake, government confirms
Farmers will receive higher rates of payments through the government's new Environmental Land Management schemes (ELMS), it has been confirmed. More…
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OFC 2023: Action needed to ensure UK food supply chain is fairer
The government must take action to ensure the UK food and agri supply chain is fairer for farmers, a new report by the Oxford Farming Conference…
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Survey gauging impact of Scottish farming's soaring costs soon closes
A survey to gauge the impact of the Scottish farming industry's soaring costs on future production will close for responses next week. NFU Scotland…
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Back farmers more following 'unexpected' world events, HCC chair says
World events of the last year show the importance of supporting domestic agriculture, the chair of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has…
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