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Government criticised for brushing aside food industry's Brexit concerns
The Food and Drink Federation has slammed the Government for brushing aside 'no deal' Brexit concerns from the industry. Brexit Secretary Dominic…
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Gove unveils scheme to crackdown on farm-to-fork food waste
A new pilot scheme announced by Michael Gove will seek to substantially reduce food waste from farm-to-fork. The scheme will be supported by £15…
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'No deal' Brexit 'disastrous' for Northern Ireland farming industry
A 'no deal' Brexit would be "disastrous" for the farming industry in Northern Ireland, particular for sheep farmers, according to the Ulster Farmers'…
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Deadline looms for NI farmers to have say on Future Agri Policy Framework
The deadline is looming for the Northern Irish agricultural industry to have a say on a Future Agricultural Policy Framework. The Department of…
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'No deal' Brexit could leave pig industry facing 'disastrous situation'
A Brexit ‘no deal’ could leave the UK pig industry facing a "disastrous situation" where exports to the EU are blocked but imports continue to flood…
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Prominent Brexiter James Dyson turns first farming profit
Prominent Brexiter and landowner James Dyson has turned his first farming profit, generating a pre-tax profit of £747,000 in 2017. Dyson's Beeswax…
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'No deal' Brexit could cost food supply chain £9.3bn, report warns
Failing to reach a Brexit deal could cost food retailers and their supply chain a massive £9.3 billion, according to a new report by Barclays. As…
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Labour recognises importance of food production after Brexit
Labour's Shadow Defra Secretary has said she recognises the role food production and food security plays within the farming industry. During a fringe…
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Further measures announced to help drought-hit farmers
The Government has announced further measures for farmers struggling to access animal feed due to this summer's dry weather. New flexibility from the…
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The impact of a 'no deal' Brexit on the UK egg industry
It is unclear what impact Brexit will have on the free-range egg industry, but as 29 March 2019 looms closer and a deal is yet to be struck, possible…
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