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Tariff-free trade with EU27 should be government's 'immediate priority'
A farming union has said the "immediate priority" for the government has to be securing a trade agreement with the EU27 that is free from tariff and…
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Small farms 'will suffer' under Labour plans to force landowners to sell for fraction of value
The Labour Party is considering seizing land owned by farmers and landowners for a fraction of its potential price in an effort to build more council…
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New NFU Cymru team set out key priorities to Welsh government
The new NFU Cymru Presidential team has held its first meeting with the government to outline its concerns surrounding Brexit, amongst other issues…
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Government urged to shift focus to permanent EU labour supply to avoid 'looming crisis'
A major farming organisation has urged the government to ensure a future supply of migrant labour in agriculture, and that any new scheme must…
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Government has 'failed' on draft Animal Welfare Bill, EFRA says
The government has "failed" to consider the full implications of the draft Animal Welfare Bill, according to a Committee scrutinising it. On Thursday…
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'Unconnected countryside': 9% of farmers receive decent broadband, survey shows
Every farming business must be able to access superfast broadband and a good mobile phone reception on every farm across the country, the NFU has…
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China to open vast market to British beef for first time since 1996
China will further open its vast market to Britain as the green light has been given to allow British beef imports for the first time in twenty…
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Farming union 'outraged' by 'tyrannical' decision to scrap two-stage appeal process
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says it is "outraged" by reports that the Department for Agriculture is planning to scrap its two-stage appeal process in…
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Countryside Alliance warns draft bill mustn't stray from animal welfare to animal rights
The Countryside Alliance has raised concerns that a draft Animal Welfare Bill could be turned from a bill to protect animal welfare to one which…
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Food and Drink Council meets for first time to discuss boosting productivity
The newly-formed Food and Drink Sector Council has met for the first time to discuss boosting agricultural productivity and increase industry skills…
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