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New bill seeking to unlock gene-editing tech returns to parliament
New legislation seeking to unlock gene-editing technologies in order to boost UK food security will return to parliament today. The Third Reading of…
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Farm leaders warn of 'devastating' new veterinary rule for exports
Farm leaders have warned of the 'devastating' impact that new post-Brexit veterinary requirements could have on exports. Several farming bodies…
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Fears farm animals will 'suffer' amid uncertainty over EU inherited laws
The RSPCA has highlighted fears that animals will 'suffer' as 44 EU inherited welfare laws, such as a ban on battery hens, are 'threatened'. This…
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New Defra Secretary Thérèse Coffey urged to improve ELMS
The new Defra Secretary Thérèse Coffey has been told to 'work quickly' to improve the government’s flagship Environmental Land Management Schemes…
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Leading Scottish politicians to address farmers at upcoming rally
Leading Scottish politicians will address farmers and crofters at an upcoming rally which is set to call for food production to be at the centre of…
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Rishi Sunak appoints Thérèse Coffey as new Defra Secretary
Former Defra minister Thérèse Coffey has been appointed the new Defra Secretary as part of Rishi Sunak's cabinet reshuffle. The ex-Health Secretary…
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New Welsh farm support scheme 'inhibitive' to dairy farmers
The Welsh government's agricultural policy proposals are ‘inhibitive’ to many working in the dairy sector, NFU Cymru has warned as the Welsh Dairy…
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Rural campaigners tell Sunak challenges ahead are 'significant'
Rishi Sunak will be the UK's next prime minister after winning the Conservative Party leadership contest, with rural campaigners saying the…
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Farming industry fears more uncertainty as PM Liz Truss resigns
The resignation of Liz Truss as prime minister will create more turmoil for industries across the country, a farming group has warned. Liz Truss, who…
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Farmers demand clarity on proposed rollback of environmental reforms
Over 300 farmers have contacted their MPs demanding the full rollout of key environmental reforms, such as enhancing wildlife, reducing greenhouse…
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