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UK food supply at risk of 'catastrophic failure' by 2030, report warns
Farmers could face mounting threats to production and food security within years, as a government report warns the UK’s food system is at risk of…
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Farms face rising pressure as environmental regulators 'stretched too thin'
Farmers are facing growing pressure from an overstretched environmental regulatory system that is struggling to keep pace with both reform and…
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AHDB warns of higher fertiliser, fuel and feed costs amid Iran conflict
UK farmers are facing rising input costs as ongoing Middle East tensions push up energy costs, AHDB has warned. The levy board says that while…
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Trail hunting ban sparks Lords backlash over 'attack on the countryside'
Government plans to ban trail hunting have come under fierce attack in the House of Lords, with peers warning the move could damage rural livelihoods…
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Middle East conflict drives up cost of British berries ahead of peak season
A distant war is already driving up the cost of British strawberries and raspberries, as global tensions begin to hit UK farms. As the Middle East…
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Farmers set for new fertiliser options under overhaul of outdated rules
Farmers could soon gain access to a wider range of fertiliser products under government plans ministers say could cut costs, boost supply resilience…
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MPs launch major probe into battle for England's land
MPs have launched a major inquiry into how England’s land is used, as pressure intensifies to balance farming, housing, energy and nature — with…
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Farmers set to bypass planning rules for on-farm wind turbines
Farmers in England are set to gain the right to install small wind turbines without planning permission, under new government proposals aimed at…
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New land plan raises fresh questions for farmers over food and future policy
Mounting pressure on farmland has triggered a major shake-up in how England’s land is used, raising fresh questions for farmers over food production…
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England's farmland faces 'land crunch' as housing and solar compete for space
England’s farmland is under increasing pressure as housing, renewable energy and nature recovery compete for limited space, a new report warns ahead…
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