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UK farming will be 'fine' with no deal on Brexit, says Farm Minister Eustice
British agriculture would be 'fine' and may even benefit from leaving the European Union without a free trade agreement, Farm Minister George Eustice…
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Gove speaks with 40 farmers over future of UK farming post-Brexit
Defra Secretary Michael Gove has met with over 40 farmers in Nottinghamshire to ask about the future of the farming industry once the UK leaves the…
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Stroud MP David Drew appointed as shadow Minister for Defra
David Drew, MP for Stroud, has joined Jeremy Corbyn’s front bench as Shadow Minister for the Department of Environment, Food and Rural affairs…
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Brexit will ‘accelerate changes that has underpinned UK agriculture for decades’
The farming industry has warned that Brexit will accelerate changes that have been under way in agriculture for decades. The industry has been urged…
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Majority of Scottish farmers 'foreseeing negative impacts' over Brexit, says survey
The majority of Scottish farm businesses are 'foreseeing negative impacts' from Brexit, according to a new survey. Responses to accountant firm…
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Scottish Rural Action receives £200,000 to empower communities
The Scottish government has released £200,000 to Scottish Rural Action (SRA) in the hope the money will help empower rural communities. The £200,000…
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UK meat has 'global opportunities' but implications of Brexit 'must be addressed'
Global opportunities exist for UK meat but the practical implications of Brexit need to be addressed promptly, according to a meat conference. The…
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'Northern Ireland needs government now', farming union says in joint call
Leading organisations are calling on Northern Irish politicians to reach an agreement to restore devolved institutions that 'work for everyone'. The…
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Labour calls for creation of 'rural commissioner' role in Wales
A Labour politician has called for a strategy that guarantees Welsh rural areas get the same amount as attention and funding as urban areas. The…
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Improved regulation to secure future of organic farming announced
The European Parliament has reached an agreement to update the rules for organic production, with hopes to 'accommodating the needs' of a sector…
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