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Starmer resignation sparks call for countryside policy reset
Rural groups have urged Labour’s next leader to reset relations with the countryside after Sir Keir Starmer announced he would stand down as prime…
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Rural economy key to Scotland's food security, report says
Rural businesses must be treated as a national economic priority if Scotland is to strengthen food security, supply chains and long-term growth, a…
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Food imports rise as NFU Scotland warns of pressure on farmers
Rising food and grain imports could weaken Scottish farming and leave producers questioning future investment, NFU Scotland has warned. The union…
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New farming minister hears warning over rising costs
Britain’s new farming minister has been warned that rising costs, shrinking margins and extreme weather are making it increasingly difficult for…
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Council reverses meat ban in support of livestock producers
British livestock producers have been backed by Enfield Council after councillors reversed a meat-free catering policy and agreed to put meat back on…
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MPs' Suffolk farm visit highlights risks to UK food production
MPs have been warned of mounting pressure on British arable farms as rising input costs and policy uncertainty continue to test domestic food…
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New Defra farming minister appointed after Eagle move
Stephen Morgan has taken over Defra’s food security and rural affairs brief at a time when farmers are seeking clearer direction on food production…
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Welsh farming red tape burden faces independent review
Welsh farmers are set for the first major review of agricultural red tape in 15 years, as concerns grow that regulation is placing unsustainable…
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Food security must be treated as national security, NFU warns
Ministers must turn food security rhetoric into policy as global conflict and climate shocks expose the fragility of supply chains, NFU president Tom…
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Arable farmers told to take control as subsidy support fades
Arable farmers must rethink crops, costs and succession as subsidy support fades and weak grain prices put margins under renewed pressure, the…
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