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Scrapping over 200 key EU laws could undermine farming, thinktank says
The possibility of scrapping more than 200 key EU laws could put food and farming at risk, according to a think-tank. Both a “no-deal” Brexit and a…
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Brexit: Councils could create 'food resilience teams' to minimise 'social disorder'
Councils have been told to set up “food resilience teams” to prepare for different Brexit scenarios amid concerns of supply disruption and border…
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'Countryside Charter' proposes policies for strong rural sector
A new 'Countryside Charter' has been proposed to deliver a strong Brexit for the rural sector after the UK leaves the EU. The “Enterprising…
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UK must have ability to feed its own people, former Waitrose boss says
The former Managing Director of Waitrose has called for the Government to remember the importance for a nation to have the ability to feed its own…
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Welsh farming unions seek assurances from May on Brexit deal
Two Welsh farming unions have called on the Prime Minister to give assurances to farmers that they will not lose out under a final deal after 2020…
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'Brexit is the single biggest challenge facing Welsh red meat sector'
NFU Cymru and the British Meat Processing Association have voiced their concerns over Brexit’s potential impact on the red meat sector in Wales…
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Farmers call for 'certainty and resilience' with proposed ELM schemes
Any new environmental scheme post-Brexit must provide “certainty and resilience” for the arable sector, especially in periods of volatile prices and…
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Demand for Welsh lamb grows in Asia amid Brexit uncertainty
A drive to develop new business outside of its traditional European markets is paying dividends for the Welsh red meat industry amid Brexit…
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Ag Bill amendment seeks to protect UK food and farming standards
MPs have told the Government to accept an amendment to the Agriculture Bill which stipulates that food products imported as part of any trade deal…
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BPS to remain unchanged for extra year in move to 'provide reassurance'
The farming industry has welcomed the announcement by Welsh Government that the Basic Payment Scheme will remain unchanged for 2020. The Cabinet…
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