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'No deal' Brexit 'not an option' for Scotland, farming union says
A ‘no deal’ Brexit is 'not an option' for Scotland's farmers and crofters, according to NFU Scotland President Andrew McCornick. The fast-approaching…
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Farmers urged to get behind Red Tractor post-Brexit
The food industry needs to unite behind the Red Tractor to avoid potential food security issues post-Brexit, NFU president Minette Batters has…
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New tech needed for farmers to battle climate change, NFU says
The NFU has called on government to support investment in new technologies to help farmers in the fight against climate change. Technology will play…
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Food Standards urges meat exporters to register for 'no deal' EU access
The Food Standards Agency is urging businesses that export meat products to the EU to register to ensure they are approved for export in the event of…
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UK farming faces 'barrier to innovation' due to EU gene editing ruling
Scientists and farmers have warned of the “barrier to innovation” facing British farming following the European Court of Justice’s ruling on gene…
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Welsh farming in 'perilous position' as Brexit date looms
The continued threat of the UK crashing out of the EU without a deal leaves the Welsh red meat sector in a ‘perilous position’ ahead of Brexit…
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New report looks at Brexit challenges across UK farming sectors
A new report released by AHDB presents a new insight into the potential impacts on trade in agricultural and horticultural goods once the UK leaves…
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Vets receive training to provide Export Health Certificates post-Brexit
Welsh veterinary surgeons are receiving government training to provide Export Health Certificates if the UK leaves the EU with 'no deal'. New Welsh…
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'Time is running out' in providing 'much-needed certainty' for farming, NFU says
This week's votes and amendments on Theresa May's Brexit deal has done 'little to provide much-needed certainty' for the future of food and farming…
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Pesticide approval for EU market could take 3 years in event of 'no deal'
British businesses that wish to place a new pesticide on the EU market in the event of a 'no deal' Brexit will need to make a separate application to…
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