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Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak pledge to 'champion rural way of life'
Conservative leadership hopefuls Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss have both pledged to ‘champion the rural way of life’ in a written plea to rural…
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Northern Ireland 'lagging behind' RoI on BVD status, union warns
Northern Ireland is 'lagging behind' its southern neighbour on Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) legislative measures, farmers in the province warn. NI's…
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NSA Sheep Event: Farming minister urges participation in new schemes
A promise to advocate for farm support – but a push for farmers to engage with new schemes – was the message from Defra farming minister Victoria…
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Defra publishes review into on-farm automation amid labour shortages
Defra has published the results of a review exploring how the horticulture sector can make use of innovative tech such as packhouse automation, AI…
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'Clock is ticking' for Scottish seed potatoes as Ireland capitalises on ban
The 'clock is ticking' for Scottish seed potato exports as Ireland launches a major investment scheme to help their growers capitalise on the import…
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Views needed on Welsh bill seeking to boost food production
A draft bill seeking to boost Welsh food production has launched, with members of the public encouraged to share their views. The consultation for…
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MPs launch inquiry into UK food security as disruption continues
A cross-party committee of MPs have launched an inquiry into the UK's food security as supply chains continue to experience disruption. The…
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Value of Welsh farming emphasised after Mark Drakeford's comments
NFU Cymru has emphasised the value of the Welsh farming industry in the wake of controversial comments made by Wales' First Minister. Mark Drakeford…
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Sector 'deeply concerned' after UK-Australia FTA passes without debate
Farm leaders have raised deep concerns after the first post-Brexit trade agreement passed through parliament without proper scrutiny. The…
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Most Welsh farmers intend to reduce production, survey says
The effect of spiralling costs on Welsh farmers’ ability to produce food has been laid bare in a new survey of farmers’ intentions. The poll of over…
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