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New animal welfare and ICT skills package launched for Welsh farmers
New animal welfare and ICT skills training packages have been launched for Welsh farmers to boost professional development. Two new skills…
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Brexit could still be 'nightmare' scenario for farmers despite progress
The ongoing political uncertainty means that the threat of a 'no-deal' Brexit still looms large, and that outcome would be a “nightmare” for the…
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Brexit 'political declaration' fails to guarantee EU-UK frictionless trade
The draft political declaration on the future relationship between the EU and the UK falls short of guaranteeing frictionless trade. The 26-page…
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Post-Brexit agri policy must not undermine 'polluter pays' principle, MPs warn
Any post-Brexit agricultural policy which replaces the CAP must not undermine the “polluter pays” principle, according to a new Environmental Audit…
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MPs hear of farmers’ concerns regarding ‘disastrous’ Brexit deal
A cross section of MPs have attended a House of Commons event to hear about the impact a poor Brexit deal will have on Welsh agriculture. Welsh MPs…
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MPs call for greater role of co-operatives in Agriculture Bill
MPs have called on the Government to prioritise the development of co-operatives in farming as a means of creating a "more resilient" UK agricultural…
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New measures to tackle agricultural pollution in Wales
New measures to safeguard water quality from agricultural pollution will be introduced next spring in Wales. The regulations will come into force in…
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John McDonnell floats idea of 'collective ownership of land'
Labour's John McDonnell has promoted the idea of a "collective ownership of land" if the party achieves power. The Shadow Chancellor mentioned the…
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NFU welcomes Government's progress on Brexit
The NFU has welcomed the Government's progress on Brexit, stressing the "strategic importance" of British food and farming as Brexit looms. Prime…
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'Fundamental reform' of UK land needed to combat climate change
Current uses of land in the UK "must change" to help remove greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere, the Committee on Climate Change has said…
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