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UK beef on sale in Philippines 'could become major trade opportunity'
The first consignment of UK beef has now cleared customs in the Philippines and has the potential to become a major trade opportunity for the local…
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Scotland told to 'seize the opportunity' in creating new agri policies
Scotland "must seize the opportunity" to carry out a comprehensive review of how the nation’s agricultural sector is to move forward in the…
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No-deal Brexit will have 'serious implications' for UK beef and sheep farming
The prospect of the UK leaving the EU next March with no trade deal in place is "worrying and would have serious implications" for the UK’s beef and…
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'Shambolic administration' of Countryside Stewardship leads CLA to devise new plan
The "shambolic administration" of the existing Countryside Stewardship is putting farmers off wanting to engage in any new scheme, according to the…
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Opportunities for exporting UK pork to Mexico to be explored
Opportunities for exporting pork to Mexico will be explored when a UK delegation arrives in the country next month. The Agriculture and Horticulture…
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No-deal Brexit 'disastrous outcome' for NI sheep farming
A no-deal Brexit when the UK leaves the EU next year will have a "disastrous outcome" for Northern Ireland's sheep sector, farmers have warned…
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'Renewed momentum' in rural property market despite Brexit uncertainty
The rural property market is proving "increasingly resilient" to Brexit uncertainty, with figures showing a renewed momentum to farmland activity…
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Funding released to help Scottish farmers mitigate impacts of adverse weather
A loan scheme has been launched by the Scottish government to provide support for farmers following months of adverse weather conditions. The fund…
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UK food and drink exports hit new record
UK food and drink has hit a new record as figures show exports reached £10.6bn in the first half of 2018. UK food and drink businesses are now…
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Tonnes of fruit is rotting on farms due to lack of pickers, farmers warn
This season has seen tonnes of soft fruit rotting on farms because of problems sourcing pickers, a farming union has warned. According to NFU…
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