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Farmer confidence rises in 2018 despite Brexit uncertainty
Farmers are feeling more confident with their businesses thanks to new investments and hiring intentions despite an uncertain political outlook, a…
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Brexit will make farming 'fit for the future' thanks to 'new approach', May says
Brexit will make the British agricultural industry "fit for the future" thanks to the government's "new approach", the Prime Minister has said…
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'Overwhelmingly likely' farmers will not lose tariff-free trade to EU, Gove says
It is "overwhelmingly likely" that the farming industry will have tariff free trade access to EU markets post-Brexit, according to Michael Gove. The…
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Importance of red meat production in Wales 'must be fully recognised'
NFU Cymru and the British Meat Processors Association have joined forces to ensure that the importance of red meat production in Wales is fully…
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'No deal' Brexit is 'Armageddon scenario' for farming, NFU President warns
The NFU has described a 'no deal' Brexit as the "Armageddon scenario" for the British farming industry. NFU president Minette Batters used a speech…
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Welsh Tory's call for early BPS to help farmers cope with heatwave
Welsh Conservatives have called on the government to release funds from the Basic Payments Scheme in order to help farmers cope following the…
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Public holds concerns for Welsh farming once UK leaves EU, survey shows
A new survey has highlighted consumers’ concerns for the Welsh farming industry once the UK leaves the European Union. 63% of Welsh consumers…
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Post-Brexit environment watchdog could set soil quality targets, Committee says
The government has been urged to create a new environmental watchdog which will enshrine biodiversity and soil quality targets after the UK leaves…
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Farmers should be financially rewarded for food production, survey finds
A new survey shows that the Welsh public believes farmers should be financially supported for food production. The findings of the NFU…
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A 'careless Brexit' poses 'significant risks' to flow of UK food
A "careless Brexit" poses "significant risks" to the flow of UK food, with the possibility of food regulations being suspended in the event of…
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