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'Mandate for change': UK food and farming system to be scrutinised
A two-year long programme looking to build a fairer food and farming system for the UK has been announced. Announced ahead of the formal Commission…
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Brexit: NFU releases document outlining new domestic agricultural policy
The National Farmers' Union has released a new document outlining what it would like the government to adopt as part of a new domestic agricultural…
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NFU and AHDB to roll out Brexit Roadshows across UK
The NFU and AHDB are embarking on a series of Brexit Roadshows across the country to meet farmers to discuss the political and economic outlook for…
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Leaving EU with no-deal could see increase in dairy and meat prices
Leaving the EU without a trade-deal would most likely hit low-income families the most, and will see a sharp increase in prices for foods such as…
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Farming industry warns 'no deal Brexit' will cause 'considerable disruption'
The National Farmers' Union has warned the government that a 'no-deal' Brexit scenario will cause 'considerable disruption' for the farming industry…
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UK-EU trade deal 'essential' for Scottish economy
Scottish food and drink exports to Europe grew by £119m in the first half of 2017, official figures show. The 9% increase in the value of total…
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UK farmers could grow more food to prevent 'no deal' price hikes, Grayling says
British farmers will produce more food when the UK leaves the European Union without a trade deal, a Government minister has said. Transport…
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Gov outlines intention to avoid farmers being undermined by cheaper imports
The Government has outlined its intention to retain the UK's high standards of animal welfare post-Brexit, and to avoid farmers being undermined by…
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US and UK begin talks on potential post-Brexit farm trade
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has met with Defra Secretary Michael Gove and the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee (EFRA)…
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Labour calls glyphosate to be re-licenced, but not for long
The Labour Party has said glyphosate should be re-licenced for a "restricted time period". In an interview with Euractiv , Labour MP and Shadow Defra…
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