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Brexit white paper: Farmers welcome 'crucial' UK-EU free trade zone proposals
Farmers have welcomed the publication of the Brexit white paper as "additional clarity" on the UK's "crucial" need for free and frictionless trade…
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New plans to remove ‘bureaucratic headache’ of farm inspections post-Brexit
The government has proposed a simplification of the way farming is regulated in a step to remove the "extra bureaucratic headache" of farm…
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Removing direct payments will have ‘massive impact’ on Wales
Removing the EU's direct payments will have a "massive impact" on the Welsh farming industry and the well-being of Wales, according to a farming…
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New Culture Secretary must keep pushing for a connected countryside, says CLA
The new-appointed Culture Secretary must keep pushing for a connected countryside by investing more in broadband and mobile coverage, says the CLA…
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Online calculator helps farmers see how Brexit will affect them
A new online calculator has been launched which will allow farmers to see for the first time how they may be affected by potential Brexit scenarios…
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Farmer confidence drops significanty post-Brexit, survey suggests
Farmers in Yorkshire and the North East are positive about the short term outlook of their business, but confidence falls significantly post-Brexit…
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Two new funds to replace EU subsidies for Welsh farmers from 2020
Two separate funds will replace the EU's land-based payments under new government proposals to support Welsh farmers post-Brexit. The Welsh…
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Dominic Raab urged to highlight importance of agriculture in Brexit talks
The new Brexit Secretary has been urged to highlight the importance of agriculture in future Brexit negotiations with the EU. Dominic Raab has been…
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Farmers seek ‘urgent assurances’ on protected food names post-Brexit
The farming industry is seeking urgent assurances that Geographical Indicators and protection of home-grown produce will continue after Brexit…
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Cabinet's EU-UK free trade area proposals 'critical' for farmers, NFU says
The NFU has welcomed the government's proposal for a free trade area between the UK and the European Union, calling it "critical" for farmers. The…
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