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UK farming exposed to fertiliser shocks, new report warns
A new report has warned that the UK’s heavy reliance on imported fertilisers leaves farming exposed to geopolitical shocks, with disruption in the…
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Northern Ireland farmers win rare cross-party backing over cost crisis
Farm leaders in Northern Ireland have secured rare cross-party backing for urgent action on soaring fuel and fertiliser costs, warning of serious…
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SNP accused of 'crippling' rural Scotland after two decades in power
The SNP has been accused of leaving rural Scotland “crippled” after nearly two decades in power, with criticism focusing on the impact of policy…
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MPs to probe Iran conflict impact on UK food prices and supply
Fears over rising food prices and supply disruption linked to the Iran conflict will come under scrutiny by MPs next week, as pressure grows across…
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Farmers face disruption as government rules out SPS transition period
Ministers have rejected calls to give farmers and food businesses more time to prepare for a future UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) deal…
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UK food supply at risk as Iran conflict threatens CO2 supplies
Supermarket shortages could hit the UK by summer if disruption from the Iran conflict continues, with ministers quietly preparing for a worst-case…
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£500m budget demand put to next Welsh government by NFU Cymru
NFU Cymru is urging the next Welsh government to commit to a £500m-plus annual farming budget ahead of the Senedd elections, warning the sector’s…
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Fuel protests bring Northern Ireland to halt as farm cost pressures intensify
Major routes across Northern Ireland were brought to a standstill on Tuesday as farmers and hauliers staged co-ordinated fuel protests, warning that…
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JCB could move abroad over inheritance tax, raising fears for family farms
JCB has warned it could move operations out of Britain over inheritance tax changes, raising fresh concerns for family-run farms and rural…
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Farmers call on councils to support UK agriculture before elections
Farmers are urging local election candidates to back British farming ahead of the May elections, warning that council decisions could shape the…
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