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EU farmers urged to lobby for agri-food trade deal with UK
EU farming organisations have been urged to lobby their governments to ensure a sensible Brexit agreement that benefits all those in the agri-food…
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AHDB needs to be more transparent and accountable, farm group says
A farming group has urged levy board the AHDB to improve accountability by holding more open meetings and act more transparent on its board…
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EU presents new proposals to support drought-stricken farmers
New EU proposals may be granted to help farmers provide sufficient feed to their animals amid a Europe-wide drought. The European Commission package…
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Farmers have seen 'little government action' on drought promises, NFU says
Farmers reeling from the effects caused by the summer-long heatwave have seen "little government action" since an emergency summit took place on…
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Farmers asked for views on future of AHDB post-Brexit
Farmers are being asked for their views from today on the role of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). The AHDB is a UK…
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'No deal' technical notices offer 'little comfort' to Welsh farmers
Technical notes to help the agricultural sector prepare for a ‘no-deal’ Brexit scenario offer "little comfort" for Welsh farmers, a union has said…
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Scottish farmers awaiting 2017 support face 'serious cash flow problems'
Scottish farmers who have not received 2017 support payments could now be facing "serious" cash flow problems following an "unpredictable and…
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Union slams Welsh gov as 'out of touch' with weather-affected farmers
The Welsh government has been described as "out of touch" following news that the basic payment date will not be brought forward and emergency loans…
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Defra told not to forget farm tenants as Agriculture Bill looms
Defra Secretary Michael Gove has been reminded by farmers not to forget farm tenants as he puts the final touches to the forthcoming Agriculture…
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Organic food exports 'at mercy of EU direction' after no-deal Brexit
An organic certification body has warned that a no-deal Brexit risks the continuation of organic food exports to the EU, which will then be forced to…
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