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Video: UK sheep industry warns of potential volatility of Brexit
The leader of the United Kingdom's sheep farmers warned during this year's North Sheep event about potential volatility for the industry in the face…
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Restricting migrant workers will negatively impact half of rural businesses, new survey suggests
Restricting access to migrant workers once the UK leaves the EU would negatively impact more than half of rural businesses, according a new survey…
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General election has been an 'unnecessary distraction' for Brexit, farm group says
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has called on all political parties to unite around the common theme of making a success of Brexit over the…
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Global outlook for UK farming machinery industry
Brexit and general election uncertainty are both factors that could have a huge impact on Britain's economic state in the medium term future. In…
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'Dementia tax' threatens future of UK family farms, says Farron
Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron warned Prime Minister Theresa May's 'dementia tax' could threaten the future of the family farm. After a visit to…
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May wants Brexit trade deal so farmers can continue exporting to Europe
Prime Minister Theresa May said that the UK needed to get the right Brexit trade deal in order for farmers to continue to export their produce to…
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NFU Brexit report demands 'razor-sharp political focus' from trade negotiators
The UK farming industry has urged Brexit trade negotiators to consult with them before any negotiations are finalised to ensure agriculture is in the…
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'Mired in sleaze': SNP 'overruled' civil servants on £1m crofting spending announcement
The Scottish Conservatives has attacked the SNP for 'overruling' civil servants on a £1m crofting spending announcement. The Scottish Conservatives…
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Scottish farmers denied £190 million from UK government, farm minister says
Scottish hill farmers on average are being denied around £14,000 over a six year period under the CAP convergence uplift, the Scottish Government has…
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'UK farm system is broken': Report pushes 'new deal' post-Brexit
The next government should replace the old two pillar EU system with a new 'three part deal', according to a new report. An alliance of 94…
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