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NFU President meets Gove and outlines 'critical priorities' for farming
The NFU President Meurig Raymond has met with the new Environment Secretary Michael Gove at the Royal Three Counties Show to talk about the scope of…
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Defra retains minesterial team following last week's government reshuffle
Following Theresa May's reshuffle after last week's general election, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ministerial team remains…
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Change in political dynamics completely changes Brexit talks, NFU says
NFU president Meurig Raymond says the General Election result has completely changed the dynamics of the Brexit negotiations. The NFU leader spoke to…
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Scottish government could be fined £60m for 'failed' farm subsidy IT system
The legacy of an IT programme set up to deliver financial support to rural businesses still presents significant risks and costs for the Scottish…
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Cereals 2017: Government must end uncertainty over Brexit, NFU says
The government has been told to end the uncertainty over what Brexit will mean for UK farming and take a collaborative approach to negotiations, the…
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UK may get EU farm subsidies two years after Brexit
The UK could continue to receive EU farm subsidies for two years after leaving if it keeps up with budget payments, new plans say. Negotiators are…
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Cereals 2017: Increase competitiveness to compete in global markets, sector urged
Cereal producers and processors are being asked to improve competitiveness and drive productivity if it is to succeed as a sector post-Brexit…
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Stop infighting and focus on Brexit, farmers tell politicians
UK political parties must focus on delivering a successful Brexit rather than being preoccupied by infighting, tenant farmers have said. The Tenant…
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I will 'listen and learn' to farmers over Brexit concerns, says Gove
Michael Gove has told BBC Radio 4 he will 'listen and learn' from the farming community after being appointed Defra secretary on Sunday (11 June)…
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NFU President sends open letter to Michael Gove
The National Farmers’ Union president Meurig Raymond has written an open letter to new Environment Secretary Michael Gove to give him the wants and…
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