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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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Policy uncertainty holding back investment in new farm tech
Future funding certainty is critical to UK livestock farmers as they consider increased investment in technologies that have the potential to improve…
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Rock Review reminder that farm tenants play vital role, NFU says
The Rock Review is a reminder that farm tenants have a vital role in delivering the government’s ambitions for the sector, the NFU has said. The…
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Government must roll out reforms to 'avert collapse' of pig industry
The government must roll out essential reforms across the pork supply chain to avert the collapse of the industry and protect the UK’s food security…
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Drought in England forecast to remain beyond spring 2023
Average rainfall levels over winter will still not be sufficient to avoid drought or drought conditions next year, the National Drought Group has…
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MPs to vote on access to countryside amid food production concerns
MPs have been urged to consider food production and farmers' needs when they vote on a crucial piece of legislation that will shape the way people…
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Defra review urges improved support for tenant farmers
The government has conducted a root and branch review of the tenanted sector of agriculture, providing a new set of recommendations for both…
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MPs ask new government to re-consider approach to Australian FTA
MPs have asked the new government to re-consider a 'disappointing' response to its report on the impact of the Australian free trade agreement (FTA)…
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Farmers to protest in London with demand for more ambition on nature
Farmers and farmworkers from across the UK will protest in London this week to demand more government ambition on future food and farming policy. The…
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Public raise concerns on genome editing in livestock
The public have shared their concerns on genome editing in livestock as new laws which could transform farming are debated in parliament. As England…
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