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New PM Liz Truss told to deliver for British farming and rural areas
Liz Truss, the new Conservative leader, must deliver the right policies for British farming and rural businesses or 'risk losing the hearts and minds…
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Farms' lack of business planning raises risk for agricultural transition
Farmers may struggle to cope with the challenges of new agricultural policies and the end of the BPS, given that most do not engage in formal…
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Farmers to get slice of new £110m rural levelling up fund
The government has pledged to prioritise rural interests as part of its long-awaited levelling up agenda, with a new £110m fund set to help…
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Welsh ministers warned of impact of new NVZ proposals
Welsh ministers are being warned of the impact that new Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) measures will bring to the agricultural industry. The rules…
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Robust food policy needed to protect farmers and public, group says
A robust food policy is needed that protects British farmers and consumers from harm during the cost of living crisis, the sheep sector has said. The…
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Scottish farmers call for clarity on future policy as frustration builds
Farmers and crofters have expressed concern with the Scottish government over the pace and direction of policy as the industry faces a 'crisis in…
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UK-NZ trade deal will 'damage' Scottish farmers, ministers warn
The UK's trade deal with New Zealand will 'damage' Scotland's farmers by allowing much higher quantities of produce to come tariff-free, Scottish…
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NI farm minister meets with agri-food leaders to discuss challenges
Northern Ireland's farming minister Edwin Poots has met with representatives from the agri-food industry to discuss supply chain pressures and…
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NFU welcomes rule changes for farmers impacted by dry weather
The NFU has welcomed new government support for farmers impacted by the dry weather as the situation continues to be 'hugely challenging' across all…
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NFU Cymru calls for 'stability mechanism' amid ongoing volatility
Future farming policy in Wales must include a 'stability mechanism' which underpins food production amid increasing volatility in weather events and…
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