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Tenant farmers 'need investment' to drive productivity after Brexit
Tenant farmers can increase their productivity and efficiency after Brexit providing the sector receives "much needed investment", according to the…
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UK government now supports outright ban on neonicotinoids, Gove states
The UK government has overturned its previous convictions on neonicotinoids and now say an outright ban is needed due to their supposed harm to…
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Agricultural peer Lord Plumb delivers valedictory speech to Lords
Agricultural peer Henry Plumb has given a valedictory speech on the importance of farming as he stands down from his duties. The chamber rung with…
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EU decision on contentious glyphosate debate expected on Thursday
The fate of the world’s most widely-used weed killer - an issue which has pitted Europe’s farming sector against green activists - is expected to…
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Weak pound is a 'double edged' sword for farmers, farm specialist says
Latest Government figures indicate that farm incomes in the UK have grown, but this is only one side of the story when it comes to Brexit, according…
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Cow 'stolen' and destroyed by government did not have bovine TB, farmer says
A cow which was "stolen" and destroyed by government officials due to a suspected case of bovine TB did not have the disease, the farmer has said…
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Review looking at farm subsidy allocation to be held amid growing row
An independent review looking at the allocation of CAP farm subsidies in the UK is to be held after a widening rift between devolved nations over…
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Veterinary industry issues 'Brexit negotiation plea'
Brexit negotiators must not jeopardise the current high levels of animal health and welfare enjoyed across the UK, according to a plea issued by the…
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Event: Business after Brexit - what are the options?
What are the implications of Brexit for farming’s customers? Speakers from across the farming sectors will explore this theme when they gather at the…
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Business case for farm energy and agri-tech highlighted ahead of Budget
The business case for on-farm energy such as anaerobic digestion and agri-tech has been highlighted ahead of the Autumn Budget. In advance of the…
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