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'Broken food market': Lib Dems pass motion calling for new agricultural policy
The Liberal Democrats have passed a motion calling for a new agricultural policy which recognises the "crucial role" farming plays in providing food…
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5G projects to be rolled out in rural areas to progress agricultural industry
The government has announced £25m for 5G projects across the UK, with a focus on rural areas to help progress the agricultural industry. On the first…
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Many farmers go unrewarded in delivering 'public goods', survey finds
Many farmers go unrewarded in delivering "public goods" such as managing the environment, according to a survey of over 500 farmers. Significant…
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'Abhorrent crime': Calls for specific sentencing guidelines for hare coursing
Farmers and rural landowners are calling for specific sentencing guidelines to target criminal gangs betting on the killing of hares with dogs. Hare…
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Scientists develop automated robotic crop-picker amid worker shortage
Scientists are developing ground-breaking technology which could assist British growers with the challenges they face in harvesting crops. Increasing…
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Former Defra Secretary calls MP 'NIMBY' after he raises concerns over fracking impact on farmer
An MP has been accused of 'nimbyism' by a senior Conservative minister after he told Parliament how fracking will affect a Cheshire farmer. Liz…
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Animation launched to highlight importance of GM to UK livestock sector
A new animation has been launched which highlights the existing importance of GM feed imports to the UK livestock sector. The animation , launched by…
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Post-Brexit measures to protect upland farmers needed as a 'matter of urgency'
NFU Scotland has urged government to agree a post-Brexit package of measures to secure the long-term viability of upland farmers as a "matter of…
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Wales 'still in dark' over post-Brexit rural funding commitments
There is a "real sense of urgency" for government to clarify its position on rural funding for Wales after the UK leaves the EU. The Farmers’ Union…
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Report calls on government to embrace organic farming after Brexit
A new report has called on the Government to embrace organic farming in the wake of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union. The…
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