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Scottish farmers urge reconsideration of rules around new entrant eligibility
The Scottish Government has been asked to look at the rules surrounding the definition of new entrants, following the announcement that Young Farmers…
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UK agriculture 'must innovate' before Brexit
Farming must adapt quickly to remain competitive after Brexit, increasing productivity through innovation and enlisting younger, more highly trained…
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UK 'neglecting' issue of Northern Ireland's uncertain future food supply
Northern Ireland’s future food supply runs the risk of "serious disruption" because the UK government is "neglecting" the issue in Brexit talks…
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Scottish government commits to modernising crofting law
Farmers and crofters have welcomed the Scottish government's commitment to examining the modernisation of crofting law to make it transparent…
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Farmers face challenge of adhering to 'three crop rule' following wet weather
The relentless wet weather in some parts of the United Kingdom has made the ‘three crop rule’ for arable and horticultural growers challenging to…
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EU pig industry may benefit from US-China trade dispute
The EU pig industry may benefit from the looming trade war between the United States and China, according to AHDB Pork. In March, the US announced…
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Laws now in place for farmers in England to protect water quality
New rules are now in force for farmers in England to maintain good practice to protect water quality and prevent water pollution incidents. The new…
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New Livestock Information Service announced to champion farm-to-fork traceability
The development of a new Livestock Information Service to give farmers accurate information about animals and their movements has been announced by…
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Universal Service Obligation 'falls at first hurdle' with rural offering
Connectivity and broadband in rural areas has to be boosted if farms are to reach their full potential, the NFU has said today. New broadband…
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Farming union meets with May to press need for firm post-Brexit policies
A farming union has used a meeting with the Prime Minister to press the case for more speed in setting out firm policies for agriculture after…
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