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Farmers facing difficulty recruiting despite record number of EU workers
Official figures show there is a record number of EU workers in the UK but farmers are still short of seasonal workers, the NFU has warned. The NFU…
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Hard Brexit 'catastrophic' for Scotland's sheep sector, report warns
Scotland's sheep sector could be destroyed by a 'hard' Brexit, with average incomes expected to decline by 210 per cent, according to a hard-hitting…
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MPs vote to reject inclusion of animal sentience in Withdrawal Bill
MPs have voted to reject the inclusion of animal sentience into the EU (Withdrawal) Bill this week, with one group saying the move undermines Michael…
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Scottish red meat industry 'well-positioned for strong future' despite Brexit
The Scottish red meat industry has all the right ingredients for a strong future despite its challenges and the evolving Brexit situation, according…
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Special panel to help Scottish farmers battle extreme weather
A special advisory panel is to be created to help Scottish farmers and crofters respond to the effects of extreme weather. The Weather Advisory Panel…
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Scottish union leader states farm incomes will be measure of Brexit success
The leader of a Scottish farming union has said Brexit success will be measured by how much farmers will earn. NFU Scotland’s President Andrew…
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New report looks at Brexit impact on Scottish agriculture
AHDB has shone a spotlight on the potential impacts of Brexit on agriculture and horticulture in Scotland in its latest Horizon report . Launched at…
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Eustice unveils post-Brexit agri-environment scheme with focus on soil health
A new agri-environment scheme with a strong focus on soil health will lie at the heart of new agricultural policy post-Brexit, farming minister…
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Pressure mounts on Hammond to use Budget to show support for farmers
The NFU has submitted six key asks ahead of the Autumn Budget next week, including a plea for the roll-out of superfast broadband and emerging…
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Food could rot at UK border if new customs system not in place, report warns
Failure to complete a new customs system by the date of Brexit in 2019 could cause food to rot at the UK border, a report has warned. Westminster's…
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