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BBC Panorama investigates how Brexit will affect farmers and consumers
BBC Panorama has investigated Brexit and what this seismic shift will mean for British farmers and consumers. The EU affects the whole food chain…
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UK agri-science sector will suffer because of Brexit, says crop chief
The UK agri-science sector has seen a reduction in valuable EU-funded work as a result of Brexit, according to crop researchers. Future EU variety…
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‘Avoiding a hard Brexit is our priority’: Welsh women in farming set out needs
Welsh women in agriculture have set out their needs as the industry prepares to leave Europe, with avoiding a ‘hard’ Brexit set out as the top…
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UK eyes Japan in hope of reopening beef exports
A government delegation from Japan has been inspecting beef production controls across the UK this week – which could reopen the market on UK…
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UK urged to stay in single market until final Brexit deal as farmers' confidence drops
The UK is being urged to stay in the single market and customs union until a final Brexit deal has been settled, according to the CBI business group…
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NFU Cymru expresses natural resources consultation as 'costly regulation'
Welsh farming union NFU Cymru has urged farmers to get involved with the Welsh Government consultation on Taking Forward Wales’ Sustainable…
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Prices of British strawberries could double if migrant labour drops due to Brexit
The price of British strawberries could rise by 50% if seasonal labour from the EU goes down due to Brexit, MPs have heard. Neil Parish, former chair…
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UK farmers 'can grow more, sell more and export more' after Brexit, says new Scotland office minister
There are 'huge opportunities' to grow more, sell more and export more British food after Brexit, newly appointed Scotland office minister Ian Duncan…
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Leading farmer calls for Scotland to 'think big' and increase dairy production
A leading Scottish dairy farmer has said Scotland has to 'think big' and play on its strengths in the midst of uncertainty and change. Robert Graham…
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Coalition warns Gov to 'rural proof' Brexit and end sidelining of rural issues
Rural areas are at risk of becoming ‘enclaves of the affluent’ unless the Government acts on pressing issues, including the lack of affordable…
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