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Research looks into role of women in Scottish farming, barriers still remain
Research funded by the Scottish government has been released which shows the role of women in agriculture, showing progress is being made but…
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What impact has the Natural Environment Act had? Lords to investigate
The House of Lords has appointed a new Committee that will consider the impact of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006. The…
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China delegation visits UK to learn about lamb production
Sheep and goat experts from China have made a special visit to see lamb production in the UK as part of a 12-day visit. The 23 delegates visited…
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UK does not have 'blank sheet' to redesign farm trade following Brexit
The UK does not have a 'blank sheet of paper' to redesign its farm trade and support policies after leaving the EU, the Agriculture and Horticulture…
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Scottish government to fall 5% short of EU's payment target
The Scottish government is expected to process around 90 per cent of CAP payments, falling short of the EU's 95.2 per cent target. This will mean…
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Cutting edge technology can help farmers sell more post-Brexit, Gove says
Farmers across the UK could produce, sell and export more than ever before following the UK’s exit from the EU with the help of cutting edge…
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Union says post-Brexit agri-policy will deliver 'new deal for society'
Welsh farming union NFU Cymru has released a new document outlining what it would like to see for a new domestic agricultural policy for Wales…
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Scottish rural secretary to be questioned by MSPs over payment delays
Scotland's rural secretary Fergus Ewing will face questions from MSPs later over delays to the distribution of EU farm subsidies to farmers. Mr Ewing…
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Brexit: Yorkshire Dales' farmers seek proposals for their 'critical industry'
The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority has committed itself to bringing forward detailed policy proposals for upland farming by the end of this…
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Survey shows UK workforce reluctant to help out on dairy farms post-Brexit
Only 4 per cent of UK adults would consider all key aspects of working on dairy farms personally acceptable, according to a new survey commissioned…
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