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NFU raises concerns over market concessions between UK and WTO members
The NFU has highlighted its concerns about possible concessions which may provide further access to the UK market for WTO members. International…
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'Brexit and Our Land' does not match farmers' ambitions, NFU Cymru says
The Welsh Government's proposals for the farming industry after the UK leaves the EU do not match farmers' ambition for growth, NFU Cymru has said…
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Groups unite in plea for long-term funding to be included in Ag Bill
Rural-based organisations and farm groups have united in their call for a solid Government commitment to long-term funding in any new post-Brexit…
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Budget 2018: Rural broadband, increased investment and NLW hike
Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced a new structures and buildings allowance, increased the Annual Investment Allowance to £1m and set aside…
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Farmers meet with AMs to voice concerns about Welsh Gov's Brexit proposals
Welsh farmers have spent time visiting Assembly Members to voice concerns over the Welsh Government's post Brexit farm funding proposals. As part of…
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Ag Bill needs to present a better deal for farmers, food experts say
Michael Gove has been urged to consult more widely on the Agriculture Bill to ensure British farmers don't compete with cheaper, lower-standard food…
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Budget 2018: £250m broadband injection for rural areas
Rural areas will be targeted as part of the Government's commitment to give farmers and rural businesses "full fibre" broadband connectivity, it has…
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Top farms performing twice as well as worst ones, report says
The top farms in the United Kingdom are performing nearly twice as well as the worst ones, according to a new report produced for AHDB. The report is…
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Farmers highlight unfair practices in 'flash' event outside EU Parliament
Farmers joined in on a "flash" event outside the European Parliament in a bid to highlight unfair trading practices by retail giants. MEPs joined…
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Budget 'unlikely' to deliver tax concessions to rural sector
The Government's Autumn Budget is unlikely to deliver tax concessions to the rural sector given the looming EU exit cost, according to financial…
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