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Legislation on mandatory CCTV in abattoirs comes into force
Legislation requiring CCTV in all abattoirs in England has come into force today, the government has announced. Official Veterinarians will have…
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Document highlights financial blueprint for Scottish farming post-Brexit
A new document has been released which sets out the financial blueprint for any future agricultural policy in Scotland once the UK leaves the EU. NFU…
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Crop scientists say neonics ban will affect yields and push prices up
Crop experts have spoken of their concerns that the recent ban on all outdoor uses of three key neonicotinoids will affect yields and push consumer…
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'Unthinkable': Farmers unhappy as EU proposes 5 percent CAP reduction
The European Commission has proposed a 5 percent reduction in Common Agricultural Policy funding in its first multi-year budget after Brexit. The…
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'Farcical': Ammonia regulations holding up farm planning applications, UFU say
The delay Northern Irish farmers have faced for a decision in the processing of farm planning applications as a result of ammonia regulations has…
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Farmers urged to respond to the biggest farming consultation since 1947
The National Farmers Union has appealed to the industry to respond to the biggest farming consultation since 1947, with the deadline just days away…
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Northern Irish farmers could receive basic payment after Brexit
Northern Irish farmers could receive a basic payment after the UK leaves the EU to ensure continued "farm resilience", it has emerged. The Northern…
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'We Are Welsh Farming' launched to highlight farmers' diverse benefits
A campaign called 'We Are Welsh Farming' has been launched today to highlight the variety of ways in which farming benefits Welsh communities. NFU…
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Canada holds 'great potential' as emerging market for British meat
Canada holds "great potential" and is "incredibly important" as an emerging market for British meat post-Brexit. Currently the sixth largest importer…
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'Engage and empower' farmers to deliver reforms, NFU tells Gove
Farmers must be "engaged and empowered" to deliver reforms so farming can continue to benefit the country, the NFU has said. Farmers need to be at…
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