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Post-Brexit agricultural frameworks need 'greater clarity', committee hears
Much greater clarity about post-Brexit UK-wide agricultural frameworks is urgently needed to help maintain the market within the UK. Scottish Land &…
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Farmers urged to prepare for new system of environmentally-friendly subsidies
Farmers have been urged to prepare for the new system of environmentally-friendly subsidies once the UK leaves the EU by looking at changing business…
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Welsh farmers urged to hold politicians’ 'feet to the fire' on post-Brexit trade
A farming union has been told to hold politicians to account to make sure Welsh farming is not disadvantaged as part of the negotiations over the…
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'The CAP is turning farming into a museum': Welsh Tory leader blasts EU on panel show
The leader of the Welsh Conservatives has said the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is turning British farming into a "museum". Andrew RT Davies, who…
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AHDB seeking horticultural expert and agricultural scientist to join team
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is currently seeking applications for two new members to join its main board with effect…
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EU special committee to scrutinise authorisation procedure for glyphosate
The European Parliament has given the green light to a special committee which aims to look into the EU’s authorisation procedure for pesticides. The…
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Parliament to debate in February the banning of live exports
Parliament is to discuss banning live exports in February, after a petition has gained enough signatories to trigger a debate. As of 19 January, the…
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Millions committed to fund Britain's next generation of farming experts
Millions of pounds will fund Britain’s next generation of agricultural experts in an effort to overhaul the industry’s “fragmented” innovation and…
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UK animal health sector speaks of 'growing uncertainty' about future
Animal health businesses are becoming "increasingly concerned" about the future of the sector post-Brexit, according to the industry. National Office…
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'Absolutely vital': UK dairy industry urges 'free and frictionless' EU access
Free and frictionless access to EU markets will be vital in ensuring the UK dairy industry can thrive in a post-Brexit era, according to the NFU…
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