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'Farming families need to be treated better' amid new rail plans
Farming families must not be left paying the price of a new generation of rail projects, the NFU has warned, after ministers today unveiled plans for…
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Scottish farmers face another year of flat funding under 2026–27 Budget
Scottish farmers and crofters face another year of flat funding after the Scottish government set out its 2026–27 budget, prompting warnings from…
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Farm leaders raise alarm over Mercosur imports after EU approval
UK farming leaders have raised fresh concerns after EU governments formally approved the Mercosur trade deal, with the Ulster Farmers’ Union warning…
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'Absolutely crazy': MP calls for crackdown on illegal meat smuggling
Farmers are urging ministers to crack down on illegal meat smuggling amid warnings that weak enforcement at UK ports is leaving the livestock sector…
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Flower imports to face fewer border checks as Defra eases controls
UK flower imports from the EU will face fewer border checks from later this month after Defra agreed to cut inspection rates for key flower species…
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Inheritance tax changes and SFI reform unveiled at Oxford Farming Conference
The government set out changes to inheritance tax, environmental schemes and farm funding as the Defra Secretary addressed the Oxford Farming…
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Confidence survey opens for 2026 as farmers' views sought on year ahead
The NFU has opened its farmer confidence survey for 2026, urging farmers to have their say as businesses continue to face policy upheaval, rising…
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Scottish sheep farmers warn national flock is shrinking
Scotland’s sheep sector is urging ministers to commit to long-term farm support ahead of the 2026 Scottish election, warning that without decisive…
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SFI shake-up promised, but farm groups warn delivery will matter
The government will set out reforms to the Sustainable Farming Incentive, including new application windows and a greater focus on smaller farms, as…
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Farmers face major regulatory shift under proposed EU alignment plans
Plans by Sir Keir Starmer to realign the UK more closely with the European Union could reshape how farming and food production are regulated, as…
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