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UK farming unions call for extension of Article 50 deadline
MPs have defeated May’s Brexit deal by 149 votes.
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Farmers call on MPs to consider implications of voting down May's Brexit deal
The British sheep sector is calling on MPs to carefully consider the implications on farmers if the Prime Minister's Brexit deal is voted down…
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Farmer confidence 'waning' in green schemes due to 'poor administration'
Confidence in agri-environment schemes amongst farmers is 'waning' due to 'poor administration' by Natural England and the Rural Payments Agency. The…
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Reciprocal tariffs needed in event of 'no deal' Brexit, farming union says
A farming union has said that in the event of a 'no deal' Brexit reciprocal tariffs must be in place to safeguard food production. The Ulster…
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Concern mounts as organic farmers face potential Brexit trade embargo
The NFU has said it is vital a Brexit deal is agreed as organic farmers face the prospect of a trade embargo if the UK leaves with 'no deal'. British…
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Farmers seek assurance on protecting sectors following tariff cut reports
Farmers have called for further government assurances that vulnerable sectors in Wales, such as the sheep industry, will be protected in a no-deal…
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Defra’s Permanent Secretary steps down as Brexit date nears
Clare Moriarty has stepped down from her senior Whitehall role as Defra's Permanent Secretary with just three weeks to go until the UK leaves the EU…
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Top 10 food and farming risks posed by US-UK trade deal
The Soil Association has highlighted the top 10 risks posed by a US-UK trade deal post-Brexit following comments from the US ambassador that the EU…
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Govt unsure whether UK can remain in EU food safety systems after Brexit
The government still don’t know whether the UK can remain in EU food safety systems after Brexit, a Lords Committee has heard. The EU Energy and…
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Scots Tories launch document setting out future farming policy
Measures to help new entrants, more flexible working and managing exits from farming are some of the plans outlined in the Scottish Conservative's…
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