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UK farming industry can 'put things right' after Brexit, says Gove at Highland Show
Leaving the European Union will present a chance for British agriculture to 'put things right', Michael Gove has said. The newly appointed Defra…
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Video: 'Extremely likely' UK will remain in European Economic Area for up to six years
A leading agricultural business consultant has said it is ‘extremely likely’ that Britain will end up with an interim deal with the European Union…
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Drop in seasonal workers leaves some farms 'critically short'
The number of seasonal workers coming to work on British farms has dropped 17%, leaving farms 'critically short' of people to harvest fruit and veg…
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Dairy industry must not be forgotten during negotiations, say leaders
The government must give the dairy industry their say in Brexit negotiations and must avoid a 'cliff-edge', dairy leaders have warned. Speaking at…
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Conservative MEP fails to stop EU neonicotinoid ban
A Conservative MEP has failed to stop a complete EU ban on neonicotinoid pesticides, which critics say are harmful to Britain's bee population. In…
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UK looks to India to export dairy as potential markets open for Brexit
A selection of British dairy will be promoted in India for the first time ever in a bid to boost dairy exports. Promotional events across the capital…
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Farmers warn lack of EU migrant labour will see fruit prices soar
The price of British summer fruits and salad could 'soar' by up to 50 per cent if the UK cannot gain access to EU workers after Brexit. Growers are…
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EU's approach to free range eggs could lead to shortage, sector warns
The egg sector has warned consumers could face a shortage of free range eggs this winter. European egg producers, packers and retailers gave the…
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Queen's Speech: Agriculture Bill announced to soothe post-Brexit path
An Agriculture Bill has been mentioned in today's Queen's Speech, as the embattled Prime Minister tries to push forward her Government's legislative…
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Michael Gove vows to back British farming at NFU Westminster reception
The new Defra Secretary of State Michael Gove has vowed to back British farming during a reception event for MPs organised by the National Farmers'…
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