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Upcoming milk contract consultation 'unique opportunity' for farmers
The upcoming consultation on the introduction of mandatory milk contracts with minimum standards is a “unique and tremendously significant…
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'No deal' Brexit must not damage 'already vulnerable' industry, farmers say
Farmers are warning the Government to consider the impact of a ‘no deal’ Brexit scenario on an already “vulnerable” farming industry. Farmers remain…
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Scrutiny of Rural Development Programme must improve, auditors say
Scrutiny of the Rural Development Programme (RDP) spearheaded by the Welsh Government must be improved, a new report says. The 7-year investment…
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US farmers call out EU for 'shameful' resistance to agricultural trade
US farmers have criticised the EU for their “shameful” resistance to including agriculture in a potential free trade agreement. The National Pork…
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SNP budget 'kick in the teeth' for rural communities
The Scottish Conservatives have labelled the SNPs budget a “kick in the teeth” for Scotland's remote rural communities. The budget, announced this…
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Review proposes farm regulation shake-up to rid 'nonsensical' rules
A major report looking into farm regulation concludes that the current rules of the farming sector – with its one-size-fits-all rules-based approach…
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Farmers urge Government to postpone 'Making Tax Digital' plans
The Government has been urged to postpone its plans for the introduction of “Making Tax Digital” which will require the digital recording and…
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NFU agrees six principles for post-Brexit farming amid political turmoil
The NFU have agreed six principles to encourage the best outcome for British farmers when the UK leaves the EU next year following further political…
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'Cheap, lower-welfare food': Renewed warning over post-Brexit deal with US
A leading academic has issued a renewed warning that a post-Brexit trade deal with the United States could result in the UK being flooded with cheap…
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New report looks at outlook for UK agriculture in 2019
AHDB has produced a report on the outlook for UK agriculture in 2019, but the report's author warns that forecasts could change depending on the…
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