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UK dairy industry 'increasingly strong and ambitious' to meet challenges
The UK dairy industry is "increasingly strong, vibrant and ambitious" to successfully meet unprecedented challenges, industry leaders have said. The…
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'New scale of milk crisis' could commence after UK leaves EU, body warns
Disruption to dairy supply chains as a result of Brexit may force up prices, limit choice and potentially drive people to less healthy alternatives…
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Farmer Andrew RT Davies steps down as Wales' Conservative leader
Farmer and leader of the Conservative group in the Welsh Assembly has resigned after a row over Airbus's threat to leave the UK amid Brexit…
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UK's animal welfare standards will 'evaporate' if low-standard imports flood market
The government’s aim of achieving world-class animal welfare will evaporate unless it can prevent low-welfare imports from entering the UK, according…
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Inquiry to scrutinise farmers' role in 'public goods' while remaining profitable
A new parliamentary inquiry will be launched looking at how farmers can contribute to 'public goods' while ensuring continued profitability in food…
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British farmers told to be aware of EU’s CAP reform plans
British farmers should be aware of European Union's Common Agricultural Policy reform plans given the ongoing uncertainty Brexit talks are…
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China lifts ban on UK beef in move worth £250m in first five years
China has today lifted its ban on exports of British beef in a landmark move for farmers, estimated to be worth £250m in the first five years alone…
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UK must 'invest heavily' in promoting high-quality British food abroad
The government should capitalise on the UK's ability to produce high-quality, safe food when negotiating post-Brexit trade by shouting more about Red…
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'No deal' Brexit could bring farms and environment to 'brink of collapse'
The NFU and a coalition of environmental groups have warned that a 'no deal' Brexit could bring farms to the "brink of collapse". The NFU and Greener…
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Gove says high-quality food production 'hallmark of British agriculture'
Michael Gove has said he has "heard, received and understood" a call by farmers to uphold high-quality British food production in post-Brexit trade…
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