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Brexit dominates as next week's general election looms
The issue of Brexit has dominated general election manifestos put forward by political parties and farming organisations. A range political parties…
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Rural group releases manifesto calling for new policies to be 'fully rural proofed'
Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE) has published its ‘Election Asks’ highlighting the need for future government policy to be 'fully…
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UK 'must continue to be global centre of excellence' with animal medicine
The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has released its manifesto ahead of the General Election on 8 June, saying animal medicine underpins much…
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Welsh Labour candidate 'will chain himself to Westminster rails' if farm support cut
A Welsh Labour candidate has said he will 'chain himself' to the railings of Westminster if farm support payments are cut. At an election event…
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Eustice: Queen and wealthy landowners could lose £1m in subsidies after Brexit
Landowners including the Queen could lose up to £1 million a year under plans to slash farming subsidies for wealthier farmers after Britain leaves…
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SNP pledges to maintain single market membership to 'protect' food industry
The Scottish National Party has launched their general election manifesto, pledging to 'protect' the Scottish agri-food industry by fighting to stay…
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Scrapping EU subsidies for farmers could put 250,000 jobs at risk, says report
Leaving the European Union and removing CAP payments to farmers without replacing it with a national policy could result in the loss of up to 250,000…
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Conservatives will cut 'unnecessary' burdens for farmers if re-elected, says Leadsom
Leaving the European Union will ensure the next Conservative government is able to cut 'unnecessary' red tape for farmers and get greater control…
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Two day delay to quarantine units a 'miniscule step', says farming union
A two day delay to the introduction of quarantine units in Wales is a 'miniscule step' in the right direction, the Farmers' Union of Wales has said…
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Farmers ‘should prepare for loss’ of farming support post-Brexit
An agricultural consultancy that has looked into the potential implications of leaving the EU is urging farmers to prepare themselves for the…
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