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Farmers could enter contract to provide public goods for payment, CLA says
Farmers could enter contracts post-Brexit to provide public benefits in return for guaranteed payments over the long term, but only if it makes good…
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New bill ensures nursery growers treated equally on business rates
A bill has been laid in Parliament today that ensure nursery growers are treated equally to other agricultural businesses regarding business rates…
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Farmers must take 'concerted action' to tackle ammonia emissions
The government has announced for the first time that “concerted action” will be taken to tackle ammonia emissions from farming. Publishing the Clean…
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EU votes on proposals to allow Member States more individuality on farm policy
The EU has voted for a post-2020 farm policy which allows Member States to adapt farming policy to their own individual needs. The EU's Agriculture…
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UK pork sector increases presence in Asia Pacific to reap export deals
The Asia-Pacific region continues to offer opportunities for the UK pork sector as an increased presence builds up to reap the rewards of overseas…
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Tariff free trade with EU needed to safeguard UK sheep farming, NFU says
The NFU has urged the government to implement tariff free and frictionless access to the EU marketplace to safeguard the UK's significant sheep…
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Industry looks to emerging agri-tech to further boost farm productivity
Productivity on UK farms has improved significantly, according to new figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The…
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Inquiry launched to scrutinise environment watchdog proposals
An inquiry is to be launched looking into the government’s proposals for a new environmental watchdog. It will also look at government proposals to…
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Scottish farmers welcome consultation on battling livestock worrying
Scottish farmers have welcomed a consultation towards strengthening the rules on responsible dog ownership around livestock. MSP Emma Harper has…
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EU court rejects evidence that neonic ban has no legal basis
The European General Court has today rejected industry evidence that the European Commission decision to restrict neonicotinoids did not have a legal…
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