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Farmers call on Tesco for clear sourcing policy of British lamb
The farming industry has called on Tesco for a 'clear sourcing policy' for British lamb to build on its claim to be UK agriculture’s biggest…
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"Beefy visit" for Canadian importers: UK shows off high standards of meat production
A group of Canadian beef importers made a special visit to the UK this month to see first-hand the country’s high standards in meat production. The…
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Consultation launched to discuss priorities for future of crofting
A consultation on the priorities for future crofting law has been launched by the Scottish government. The public consultation, launched by Rural…
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New regulation can be more effective for farmers after Brexit, NFU says
The Government should take advantage of the opportunity Brexit presents to create a regulatory environment for farming that is "streamlined, grounded…
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Food and drink industry reveals post-Brexit labour fears in new survey
A new survey published today (24 August) has revealed the food and drink industry's post-Brexit labour fears. Trade bodies from across the UK's…
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UK farmers face 'very disruptive situation' as EU delays Red Tractor crops re-approval
The National Farmers' Union has called on the European Commission to 'urgently' address concerns that Red Tractor-approved crops will no longer be…
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Lack of post-Brexit clarity impacting rural land market, survey warns
Subdued demand for farmland coupled with falling land prices and a lack of new supply across the rural sector sees calls for more post-Brexit…
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NFU holds 'grave concerns' over proposals for UK to pursue tariff-free trade
NFU President Meurig Raymond has criticised suggestions that Britain will benefit after Brexit from pursuing global free trade at all costs and…
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Government seeks continuity of the availability of goods for EU and UK post-Brexit
The UK Government’s has released a position paper on the continuity of the availability of goods for the EU and the UK post-Brexit. The government…
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'Urgent need' for agri-summit that brings all UK administrations together
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has called for the 'urgent need' for a UK agri summit, which brings all 4 administrations together to discuss…
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