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Farm leaders back livestock provisions in Precision Breeding Bill
Farm leaders and scientists have signed an open statement to show support for livestock provisions in the Precision Breeding Bill. Industry groups…
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Autumn Statement: Range of new tax measures will impact farmers
The Chancellor delivered few surprises in the Autumn Statement as he attempted to balance the books by targeting higher earners and those who receive…
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Defra has 'comprehensively failed' in managing APHA site, MPs warn
Defra has 'comprehensively failed' in its management of the UK’s primary site for managing plant and animal disease threats, according to a…
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NFU reminds new Defra Secretary of Rishi Sunak's food pledges
The NFU president has written to the new Defra Secretary outlining the government's pledges to safeguard UK food production. Minette Batters has…
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Growers 'fear for future' as costs and labour shortages worsen
Growers across the country are 'fearing for their future' as escalating costs and ongoing workforce shortages continue to impact the horticulture…
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UK-Australia trade deal 'gave away far too much', Eustice admits
The former Defra Secretary George Eustice has admitted that the UK-Australia free trade deal "gave away far too much for far too little in return"…
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Food and drink sector confidence at 'all-time low', body warns
Nearly half of food and drink manufacturers are cutting or pausing investment projects as confidence levels in the industry are at an 'all-time low'…
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Farmers are cautious about signing up to new schemes, survey shows
Most farmers are enthusiastic about delivering public goods but remain cautious about signing up to schemes like the Sustainable Farming Incentive…
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New attestation rule for farmers means increased red tape, industry warns
A coalition of industry bodies has written to Defra to express concerns over the unilateral decision to add a UK-only requirement for a veterinary…
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Farmers rally outside Holyrood urging better food security policy
Hundreds of farmers and crofters gathered outside the Scottish parliament to demand the government to put more emphasis on food production in future…
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