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'Serious and catastrophic' impact of no-deal Brexit on Welsh farming
NFU Cymru has warned of the "serious and potentially catastrophic" impact that a cliff-edge Brexit scenario will have on the future viability of…
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Major deal signed allowing export of UK seed potatoes to China
A major deal has been given the green light which will see UK seed potatoes exported to China. The seed potato export market is worth an annual £90…
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'No deal' Brexit would 'damage' British pig industry
A ‘no deal’ Brexit scenario would "damage" the British pig industry, in particular its ability to export pork to the EU. The UK's leading pig…
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UK vet body calls for clarity on animal welfare in Saudi lamb deal
The UK's largest veterinary group has urged the government to confirm whether British lamb exported under a new trade deal with Saudi Arabia will be…
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Scottish farmers will face 'no deal Brexit nightmare' if UK crashes out of EU
Scottish farming businesses will face a "no deal Brexit nightmare" as the UK government publishes 'technical notices' preparing for a no deal Brexit…
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UK organic farm trade to face cliff edge situation after 'no deal' Brexit
A technical notice has been released on organic farming which suggests that the trade of organic agri-food products would face a cliff edge situation…
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UK to export dairy to China in deal worth £240m
The UK will export dairy to China in a deal worth £240m over five years, according to the International Trade Secretary, Dr Liam Fox. China has…
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Gov to issue no-deal Brexit advice despite warnings from farming industry
The government is to publish technical notices advising businesses and and the public on the preparation being done for the prospect of a 'no deal'…
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'Serious implications': Defra's sheep dip cost hike angers farmers
Farmers have urged the government to reconsider a decision to increase the costs of sheep dip disposal permits, which have seen increases of up to…
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Welsh farmers urged to speak up on proposals to end direct farm support
A farming union is urging all Welsh farmers to think carefully and respond to a government proposal to end direct farm support. The Farmers’ Union of…
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