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Top US meat lobbyist urges UK to align with US food standards
A senior US meat lobbyist has told the Trump administration that the UK must adopt US food producing standards if it wants to secure a trade deal…
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'Increasing political appetite' to improve live animal transport
The UK’s leading veterinary association is urging the government to put welfare 'at the heart' of any decision-making with regards to moving…
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Defra seeks use of EU's satellite technology for three more years
A new £2 million contract put out to tender by Defra seeks to use the European Union's satellite imagery technology for three more years. The three…
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Hill farming parliamentary group launches
A parliamentary group which aims to protect the best interests of British hill farmers has launched today after disbanding back in 2015. Farmers…
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Loss of UK's protected foods after Brexit 'completely untrue', Defra says
Defra has called reports saying how the UK could lose Geographical Indication protection post-Brexit as 'completely untrue'. There has been coverage…
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Growers need certainty of trade in post-Brexit world
British growers have highlighted how they need more political certainty to trade in a post-Brexit world. Hundreds of British growers attended the…
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Moving away from CAP provides opportunities, Defra official says
Moving away from the Common Agricultural Payments (CAP) means a move away from a 'complex and prescriptive' scheme, according to a Defra official…
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Welsh dragon emblem 'must be prioritised' over union flag, meat body says
The Welsh flag must be prioritised over the union jack flag when showcasing the country of origin on produce, meat promoters have urged. Meat…
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Brexit could lead to more people buying British, Farage says
Nigel Farage has used his radio show to highlight how the 'Brexit boom' could lead to more people buying British than ever before. The prominent…
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Pig sector urges government to refrain from 'unfair' Brexit tariff regime
The government could cause 'untold damage' to the British pig sector if it waives tariffs and checks on imports in the event of Brexit no deal. The…
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