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Policies to promote confidence and investment 'immediate priority'
The government has been urged to create policies to promote confidence and investment in the agricultural industry, such as tax incentives through…
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Welsh red meat sector to suffer after Brexit but dairy may benefit, report suggests
The Welsh red meat industry will be disadvantaged after Brexit but the dairy and horticultural sectors may benefit, according to new analysis. The…
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Committee urges creation of new Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme
The Home Affairs Committee has called on the government to create a new Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme as farmers urge the need for more low…
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AHDB plans to restructure operations to save £750k over two years
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is aiming to restructure its operations to deliver savings in excess of £750,000, with…
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Single Market 'essential' for Scottish economy and farming, analysis shows
The best way to protect the Scottish economy after Brexit would be to remain in the Single Market, new economic analysis has confirmed. According to…
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'Scourge of the countryside': Councils could gain new powers to combat fly-tipping
Councils could gain new powers to tackle fly-tipping, which has been described as the 'scourge' of the countryside. The government is considering new…
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Welsh farmers ask for fair trade and continued protected status for meat
Fair trade and the transition from the EU's PGI status to a UK-based geographical indication scheme would be "extremely beneficial" for the Welsh…
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'No guarantee' of farm funding continuing after 2020, Plaid Cymru says
There is "no guarantee" of farm funding continuing after 2020, according to correspondence between Plaid Cymru and Westminster. Shadow Cabinet…
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Farmers will help turn land into habitats and restore soil under new plans
The government's 25-Year Environment Plan has been launched, which includes support for farmers to create 500,000 hectares of new habitat for…
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'No deal' Brexit could cost UK £50bn, Sadiq Khan's report suggests
A 'no-deal' Brexit scenario could cost the UK £50 billion, according to new analysis commissioned by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. The report , carried…
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