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MPs from across political parties show solidarity with farmers
MPs from across the political parties showed their support for British farmers yesterday as part of the annual Back British Farming Day initiative. A…
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Dairy sector aims to double value of exports over next 10 years
The dairy sector has announced plans to double the value of exports over the next ten years, a pledge made at the NFU Dairy Exports Summit. The NFU…
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NFU Cymru Conference: Farmers need more help to 'weather current storms'
The government must do more to help farmers 'weather the current storms' impacting the industry, NFU Cymru will say at its conference amid a poll…
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UK lagging behind EU in cutting methane emissions, report finds
The government must better support farmers in slashing methane emissions, as the UK is lagging behind the EU, Brazil and Australia in doing so, a new…
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Calls for APHA to be adequately resourced amid bird flu crisis
An MP who is the only vet in the Commons has called for the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) to be adequately resourced amid the UK's largest…
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'Fast-track not back-track' farming's nature reforms, green groups say
Green groups are urging the new government to 'fast-track not back-track' nature reforms in farming following fears of a potential watering down of…
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'Brexit barrier': Sheep sector slams new rule for meat exports to EU
A significant amount of the UK’s meat production may become non-compliant for export to the EU if proposed changes are implemented, the sheep sector…
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Back British Farming Day: Farmers urge MPs to focus on challenges
Farmers are using Back British Farming Day to encourage MPs to do more for the industry as it continues to face significant challenges, including…
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Farmers urged to respond to major labour survey as deadline looms
Farmers across all sectors are being urged to respond to a major labour survey as the industry continues to see drastic workforce shortages. The…
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Welsh tenant farmers raise concern over future direction of policy
Welsh government’s proposals for the Sustainable Farming Scheme do not work for tenant farmers, NFU Cymru has warned following a series of meetings…
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