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Brexit, public policy and trade change creating 'perfect storm' for vet shortage
The effects of Brexit, changing public policy and trade is creating the "perfect storm" which could lead the UK to have a shortage of vets. The…
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Green MEP proposes VAT extension to cover 'processed and factory farmed meat'
A Green MEP has called for people to cut back on their meat consumption and propose an extension of VAT to cover all "processed and factory farmed…
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Charity calls on Northern Ireland to form government and fix 'crisis' hitting farmers
A farming charity has called on the Northern Ireland Executive to return to Stormont and deal with the "crisis" affecting rural communities. As of…
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Buy British food free with pre-paid vouchers to help farmers post-Brexit, report suggests
The public should be encouraged to buy British produce with the introduction of a new pre-paid voucher to combat the difficulties facing farmers…
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Over 50 MPs attend House of Commons event calling for live export ban
A reception of over fifty MPs has taken place at the House of Commons calling for an end to live animal exports for slaughter. The event on Monday…
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Farming union criticises banning of live exports as 'completely unworkable'
Banning the live exports of farm animals would be "completely unworkable" for the farming industry, according to a union. The Ulster Farmers' Union…
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Farmers offered bridging payment if BPS doesn't arrive by end of March
Farmers who haven’t received Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) money by the end of March will now be offered a bridging payment of 75% in April, the…
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Union looking for enthusiastic young farmers to drive policy change
A Welsh farming union is asking for applicants for a new intake of enthusiastic young farmers to be part of its Next Generation Policy Group…
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Survey predicts 'cliff edge' shortage of labour for UK dairy farms post-Brexit
A possible ‘cliff edge’ shortage of labour for dairy farms has been predicted in a new survey, as nearly a third of the UK's milk is produced on…
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Strong agri-food sector drives forward Scotland's international exports
Scotland's international exports have increased by £460m to £29.8bn in 2016, with agri-food being the main driver. The figures, which excludes oil…
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