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Fears grow as farming sector denied fair play in Brexit talks
The Prime Minister has been urged to take farming into account more when dealing with Brexit, with fears mounting that the sector is being left…
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Change in mindset needed to prepare farms for Brexit, Strutt and Parker say
A focus on improving farm management and a willingness to invest will be key to farms preparing themselves for the 'brave new world of Brexit.' James…
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Basic payments are 'lifeblood' of Northern Ireland farming industry, MP says
Direct payments must be maintained as part of the support mechanism available to farmers in Northern Ireland beyond 2020, according to an MP. South…
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Government criticised for long delays to 25-year-plan for agriculture and environment
Farmers have criticised the Government for the delays of the long-awaited two 25-year-plans for agriculture and the environment. Further delays to…
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'Escalating excitement' over prospect of re-establishing agri-trade with US
There is a sense of 'escalating excitement' for Welsh Lamb in the US once trade is re-established for lamb exports, according to Hybu Cig Cymru –…
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Sheep industry says UK doesn't need to heighten animal welfare laws post-Brexit
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said the UK doesn't need to improve animal welfare laws post-Brexit, and that the UK is already leading the…
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Brexit: Agricultural quota uncertainty to put Britain in a sticky situation
Brexit has created administrative and diplomatic uncertainty in agriculture over the issue of quotas, tariffs and the terms of its World Trade…
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Free movement may continue after Brexit, Boris Johnson says as farmers worry over lack of labour
Boris Johnson has admitted Britain may continue to allow the free movement of people from the EU after Brexit. The Foreign Secretary said immigration…
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Most Tory voters want UK environmental legislation maintained after Brexit
The Conservative think-tank Bright Blue has found that most Tory voters want UK environmental legislation preserved or even strengthened after…
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European Free Trade Agreement 'vital' during Brexit transition, agricultural industry says
The Agricultural Industries Confederation Board (AIC) has said a European Free Trade Agreement is vital during the Brexit transition. Given the…
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