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Farmers urge solution to Irish border question as MPs cast doubt
An influential group of MPs have concluded it is not possible to resolve the Irish border question after Brexit, an issue which could severely impact…
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Creation of 'Brand Wales' could drive post-Brexit farm output
A report has been released setting out a roadmap for the development of Welsh agriculture, including the creation of a Welsh 'brand'. Established in…
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New farm rules to be introduced in England to protect water
New rules will be introduced which aims to save farmers money whilst also better protecting the water environment. From 2 April 2018, the new…
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British farmers' free trade worry as US farm antibiotic use 'twice as high' as UK
US farm antibiotic use is now more than twice as high per animal as it is in the UK, according to new analysis. Fresh analysis published by the food…
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Gove's pledge to rid 'burdensome' policy sees Countryside Stewardship simplified
The Countryside Stewardship scheme will be simplified into four new streamlined offers which will launch in January, Defra Secretary Michael Gove has…
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British meat exports to EU set to fall by 90% in 'hard Brexit' scenario, report warns
A hard Brexit will have a ‘catastrophic impact’ on the European meat industry, leading to job losses and price hikes, according to a stark new…
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Farmers need to use less land and farm smarter, report suggests
British farmers will need to produce more high quality food using smarter techniques whilst using less land, according to a new report. The CLA…
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Five-year glyphosate renewal approved by EU Member States
The world's most-used herbicide glyphosate has been approved for renewal within the EU today following a turbulent period of uncertainty and…
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Industrial Strategy: AI and Food Council to boost farm productivity
The government has today launched its Industrial Strategy to combat the UK's lagging productivity levels. Business Secretary Greg Clarke has launched…
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Agriculture opens doors to real estate to combat adverse effects of Brexit
Agriculture is opening its doors in real estate to combat the adverse effects of Brexit, making a stand by growing property opportunities alongside…
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