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May suggests seasonal agricultural workers scheme could be reintroduced
Prime Minister Theresa May has suggested a seasonal agricultural workers scheme could be reintroduced after Brexit. During May's House of Commons…
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Welsh dairy farmers call for more 'trusting' relationship with industry
A "collaborative, trusting and transparent" relationship between dairy processors and producers in Wales is more important than ever before in light…
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Time for common sense to prevail over single market membership, says union
The evidence supporting the need for the UK to remain in the single market and customs union after Brexit is now "incontrovertible" says the Farmers’…
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Brexit: New agri-trade deals will require 325% rise in veterinary certifications
The veterinary industry has predicted a 325 per cent rise in veterinary certifications needed for agricultural trade post-Brexit. As the UK exits the…
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NFU warns patience is running out as EU prepares for 'Phase 2' of Brexit talks
Donald Tusk has said EU leaders have given the "green light" for preparations to begin on post-Brexit trade talks. After months of slow progress…
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Farm groups threaten legal action if EU fails to decide on glyphosate renewal
Farm groups across the EU are threatening to sue the European Commission if it fails to decide on a vote to grant glyphosate a new licence. Experts…
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Volatility mitigation measures for farmers important, Gove told
The NFU has told Defra Secretary Michael Gove the importance of volatility mitigation measures for farmers in a recent meeting. The NFU’s Next…
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Future is bright for British dairy farmers post-Brexit, report states
A new report aimed at identifying a strategy for the UK dairy industry post-Brexit has concluded the future is bright for British dairy farmers…
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European VAT Court rules in favour of UK farmers
UK farmers who have been incorrectly removed from a VAT simplification scheme may now be entitled to a repayment of VAT, or compensation, from the…
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Policy makers 'not doing enough' to address needs of rural communities
Policy makers are not doing enough to address the needs and interests of rural communities including farm businesses, according to the NFU. The…
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