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Government could use Brexit to shelve 25-year food and farming plan
A 25-year Government plan for food, farming and the environment has been plagued with further doubt and a possible shelving, with government…
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'Powerhouse' Lincolnshire can help drive future of UK farming, ministers say
Lincolnshire is the driving force behind the country’s farming industry, and can help shape its future, according to ministers. The future of farming…
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Pig farmers given five years to phase out zinc oxide
Pig industry leaders have warned of consequences to their sector after farmers were given five years to phase out the use of zinc oxide in pig feed…
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England urged to develop progressive food policy in advance of leaving EU
A coalition of grassroots food and farming organisations have launched a proposal for a more just and sustainable food system in England. The report…
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EU commissioner Hogan and MP Simon Hoare named 'dairy champions'
Two politicians have been recognised for their invaluable contribution to the dairy industry, and have been awarded 'dairy champions'. The awards…
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Farming industry calls for clarity over ‘settled status’ for EU workers in UK
The Prime Minister has unveiled proposals for EU nationals who have lived in the UK for five years by a specific cut-off date to be given the chance…
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Video: UK is heading for hard Brexit 'one way or another'
Britain is heading for a hard Brexit in one way or another according to a leading agricultural advisor of European policy. Peter Fane has been…
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Brexit: Senior barristers call on government to tackle 'tricky issue' of agriculture
Senior barristers have called on the government to tackle the 'trickiest' issues first in Brexit negotiations, such as what will happen to…
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Sturgeon asks EU for extension on farm payments as NFU say delay is 'unacceptable'
Nicola Sturgeon's government has again asked for an extension to the deadline of paying EU subsidies to Scottish farmers. She is expected to address…
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Scottish farmers among those receiving food-project funding boost
The Scottish government has announced a multi-million pound boost to food processors and farmers. Butchers, pie manufacturers, food processors and…
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