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Brexit 'backstop' plan needed to ensure no agri-food disruption, NFU says
The NFU has said a temporary customs arrangement with the EU, called the 'backstop', is "sensible" to ensure there is no disruption in critical…
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Defra announces £23.5m package to boost farming productivity
Farmers across the country are to receive £23.5m in small grants allocated to boost farming productivity, the government has today confirmed. More…
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Bill pushed to recognise importance of farming to Scottish islands
Farmers are pushing for the Scottish Islands Bill to recognise that farming and crofting is the backbone of many, if not all, island communities. The…
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Gove calls SNP 'grievance-mongering separatists' over EU convergence uplift money
Defra Secretary Michael Gove has called the SNP "grievance-mongering separatists" after an MP accused Westminster of stealing £200m worth of money…
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EU committee on pesticides 'must make useful contribution' during its short lifespan
The EU's temporary committee on pesticides (PEST) must take a common sense approach to regulation if it is to make a useful contribution, a leading…
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Treasury refuses to attend post-Brexit environmental watchdog inquiry
The Treasury has refused to attend a post-Brexit environmental watchdog hearing organised by an influential parliamentary committee. The…
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Farmers slam poor administration and untimely payments of agri-environment schemes
Years of environmental work could be put at risk as many farmers reaching the end of stewardship schemes are unable to start new agreements due to…
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MPs slam UK's post-Brexit farming plans as having 'notable lack of detail'
MPs have slammed the Government's progress on post-Brexit agricultural plans, saying there is a "notable lack of detail" in policies. They have also…
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Welsh farm minister admits 'challenging times' for Wales in run up to Spain visit
The Welsh government is visiting Catalonia and Basque Country to promote food exports as it admits "undoubtedly challenging times" are ahead. With…
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'Agriculture Champions' urge new policies for Scottish farming in face of Brexit
Scottish agriculture needs new policies and mindsets to address the unprecedented challenges facing the sector post-Brexit, a report warns. Four…
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