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Gove calls record exports of UK food and drink a 'Brexit bonus'
British food and drink exports reached a record number last year thanks to what Michael Gove calls a "Brexit bonus". Overseas sales of UK food and…
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Reintroduction of lynx will happen 'over my dead body', Scottish minister says
Scotland's Rural Economy Minister has said the reintroduction of lynx will happen "over my dead body" in an apparent swipe to the rewilding agenda…
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Farmer moves part of his business to China due to Brexit labour shortage concerns
A British fruit grower has moved part of his business to China after highlighting his fears over a possible shortage of workers post-Brexit…
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Food and farming sector highlights Brexit impact on home-grown production
Thirty-six food and farming organisations have today released a joint statement setting out what a successful Brexit means to them and to promote a…
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Farming industry must avoid 'trade with all-comers' approach post-Brexit
Well-developed relationships rather than a ‘trade with all-comers’ approach could help to insulate the UK from price volatility, lower standards and…
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4,300 vacancies left unfilled last year due to migrant labour drain, data shows
Farmers have experienced losses and were left with food rotting in fields after more than 4,300 vacancies went unfilled last year on fruit and…
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New ways of thinking and innovation will help farmers in 'new world that lies ahead'
Farmers will need to innovate to drive their businesses forward in the new world that lies ahead – which will mean considering new business…
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UK and China entering 'golden era' following success of trade trip
The UK is entering a "golden era" with China following a three-day trade mission which has been hailed a "great success" in terms of export…
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SNP accused of 'dereliction of duty' over post-Brexit farm payments
The SNP government has been accused of a “dereliction of duty” after it emerged that no planning has been carried out into a post-Brexit farm payment…
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'Exercise Blackthorn': UK simulates foot and mouth outbreak to test readiness
A new foot and mouth disease contingency plan called 'Exercise Blackthorn' will roll out across the UK to prepare the UK for an outbreak of the…
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