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CLA warns against 'sharp drop' in direct farm payments post-Brexit
A sharp drop in direct farm payments post-Brexit would put at risk a strong future for the British farming industry, the CLA has today said. The…
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Lack of migrant labour will lead to 'devastating impact' for farms, Committee hears
There are high levels of concerns in the farming industry that the lack of low-skilled migrant labour will lead to "devastating impacts" on the…
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Irish farmers call for UK to remain in single market and customs union
An Irish farmers' leader has called for the United Kingdom to remain within both the Customs Union and the Single Market when it leaves the EU. With…
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Unite on Brexit to stop farming disruption between NI, UK and RoI, Minister warns
A prominent Northern Irish politician has called for a unified Brexit position as agricultural disruption could occur between Northern Ireland, the…
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UK farmers call on EU to postpone beef talks with Mercosur
A UK farming union will add its voice to those calling for the European Commission to postpone negotiations with the Mercosur Bloc on beef. Next…
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MEPs highlight 'deep concerns' in UK ability to get good Brexit deal for farmers
MEPs have penned an open letter to Trade Secretary Liam Fox expressing "deep concerns" about the Government's progress and ability to secure a good…
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Agriculture bill to be published in second half of 2018, Gove announces
The agriculture bill, first mentioned in last year's Queen's Speech, will be published in the second half of 2018, the government has announced…
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Union welcomes £250k support package after 'unprecedented spell of bad weather'
Scottish farmers have welcomed a £250,000 Government package of support to help address the impact of recent extreme weather. It follows several…
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Avoid 'one-size-fits-all' approach to reap rewards for UK farm exports, report says
Understanding consumer needs in different countries and avoiding a "one-size-fits-all" approach will reap rewards for UK food and farming exports…
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Chinese delegation arrive in UK to carry out BSE inspections
A Chinese delegation has arrived in the UK this week to carry out inspections as part of the ongoing process to lift the BSE ban on British beef…
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