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Gove told to commit bridging payments for all schemes
Michael Gove has been told to 'look at the bigger picture' when it comes to mobilising support payments as many farmers still wait for money to enter…
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UK red meat sector eyes up 'changing tastes' of Asian markets
The opportunities for the UK red meat sector to tap into Asian markets such as Japan and China and seize upon 'changing tastes' could be fruitful for…
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'No deal' Brexit: Prepare for changes to imports and exports, farmers told
The government has urged farming businesses to prepare for changes to animal imports and exports in the event of a 'no-deal' Brexit. New guidance has…
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Welsh government must 'reinforce' Welsh brand, NFU Cymru says
The Welsh government has been told to 'reinforce' Wales' position as a 'world-leading brand' synonymous with 'high-quality and sustainable food…
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Farmers 'deserve protection' from activists who 'undermine work', Gove says
British dairy farmers deserve more protection from animal rights and vegan activists who undermine their work, Michael Gove has said. During his…
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Brexit: Gove rules out zero tariffs on food imports in event of 'no deal'
Defra Secretary Michael Gove has ruled out zero tariffs on food imports in the event of a no-deal Brexit in an attempt to allay fears that the UK…
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Commission of farming experts needed to uphold standards, NFU says
The government must create a new commission of food and farming experts to help uphold high food production standards after Brexit, the NFU has…
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Govt urged to scale up quota of non-EU farm labour after Brexit
The government has been urged to scale up the quota of non-EU nationals that are being allowed to take up seasonal farm posts after Brexit. A leading…
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Brexit: Defra prepared to offer financial support to sheep sector
Defra has offered assurances it is prepared, in the case of a no deal or hard Brexit, to step in to protect the sheep sector in the event of market…
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Compensate farmers in event of 'no deal', Scots govt tells Westminster
Westminster has been told by the SNP-led Scottish government to compensate farmers in the event of a 'no deal' Brexit. Rural Economy Secretary…
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