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Farming must be viewed as critical in energy bill review, sector says
NFU Scotland has called on food production to be viewed as a critical industry when the government announces its review of the Energy Bill Relief…
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NRW's price hikes for regulation 'unacceptable in current climate'
Proposals from Wales’ environmental regulator are unacceptable against the backdrop of the cost-of-living crisis, Welsh farm leaders have warned. The…
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NI protocol: Farmers call for resolutions on four major issues
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has called for resolutions to be found on four ongoing issues regarding the NI Protocol – veterinary medicines…
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Welsh farms receive £62.5m as BPS 2022 payments made
Welsh farms have received £62.5 million as Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2022 full or balance payments have been made. The Welsh government said…
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Defra has no plan for 'critical' digital transformation, report says
Defra does not have a plan for the wider digital transformation that is needed to replace its outdated IT systems, according to the National Audit…
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Urgent action needed to avoid more food shortages, NFU warns
The government must do more to back British food production or risk seeing empty shelves in supermarkets across the country, the NFU has warned. The…
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Bill seeking to curb theft and re-sale of tractors passes second reading
A new bill seeking to clamp down on theft and re-sale of agricultural machinery has passed its second reading in the House of Commons. The bill is…
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Farmers want funding to extend hedgerow network, says survey
There is overwhelming support among farmers for the government to introduce a target to expand the country’s hedgerow network, according to a survey…
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Scotland to 'miss out on' native breed benefits, campaigners warn
Scotland is on course to miss out on the full potential of native livestock breeds due to omissions in the proposals for the new Agriculture Bill…
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Farmers urged to respond to MPs' inquiry into species reintroduction
MPs have launched an inquiry into species reintroduction as well as how to manage any conflicts with farmers and other land users. The Environment…
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