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Generational renewal is key to future of CAP, Council of Young Farmers says
Young farmers are key to the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the European Council of Young Farmers (CEJA) has said. In response to…
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Conservatives release manifesto - 'Grow more, sell more and export more British food'
Theresa May has today (18 May) launched the Conservative manifesto for next month's general election. The party pledges to bring 'sustainable growth'…
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'Not helpful': Irish criticise French farm leader's call for hard border post-Brexit
The president of a French farming union has called for a 'hard border' between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland after Brexit to prevent…
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MEPs object to EU plans to authorise imports of herbicide-resistant GM crops
MEPs have objected EU Commission plans to authorise imports of products made from genetically modified (GM) maize and cotton which are…
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'8th wonder of the world': CLA launches Countryside Matters campaign
A new campaign has been unveiled by rural organisation the CLA to unite people who love the countryside and believe it is worth investment. The…
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Liberal Democrat manifesto says UK farming in 'huge danger' of leaving EU
The Liberal Democrats are to give the British public a second EU referendum, saying it would "give the final say to the British people". Their…
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Agri-supply industry urges Government to avoid Brexit 'no deal'
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has published a document outlining what the UK agri-supply industry looks to the next Government to…
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Farmers say FTA remains key priority as UK given Brexit boost by ECJ ruling
Securing the right trade deal with the European Union must be a key priority for the next UK Government, the agricultural industry has said. It comes…
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General election: Plaid Cymru promises to give Welsh agriculture 'best possible' Brexit deal
Plaid Cymru has launched its general election manifesto, promising to give Welsh agriculture the best possible Brexit deal. The document pledges to…
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250,000 people and 600 businesses urge EU to fundamentally re-think CAP
More than 250,000 people and over 600 organisations have sent the European Union a strong message - the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is in need…
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