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UK farmers 'can produce cheaper food due to leaving costly regulations of EU'
A new thinktank report has come to the conclusion that Brexit means the UK can avoid 'costly agricultural regulations', which in turn means farmers…
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Brexit will forge new relationship between Westminster and Cardiff, says CLA
The needs of Welsh farms and rural businesses must not be overlooked as the UK prepares for Brexit, the Country Land and Business Association have…
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Brexit and currency casting 'unwelcome shadow' over UK food trade
The Brexit impact and particularly concerns about long-term currency volatility is currently casting a very 'unwelcome shadow' of uncertainty over…
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Farm exports will be hit by 'punishing tariffs' if UK opts for hard Brexit, warns Nick Clegg
Former Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has warned that UK food prices will see a steep hike if the government opts for a hard Brexit. A hard…
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NFU post-Brexit consultation finds farmers want Norwegian model for trade within EU
Following its membership consultation on post-Brexit farming, the NFU has said the Norwegian European Economic Area arrangement was the most favoured…
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New government report shows agriculture has not reduced emissions
The government has released a new climate change report, calling for any new agricultural policy introduced post-Brexit to include measures to ensure…
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Single market access vital for farmers says NFU Shropshire chairman
Farmers retaining control of the single market after leaving the European Union is vital for food supply, NFU county chairman Richard Yates has said…
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UK's Brexit 'could have impact on land values' over next few years
The decision to withdraw from the European Union could have an impact on land values over the next few years, says Andrew Black, director of land…
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New report explores Brexit impacts sector by sector in the agricultural industry
The implications of future trade policy scenarios for the UK’s farming and horticulture industries has been examined by AHDB. In the latest edition…
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Brexit: Lack of subsidies from EU could harshly impact poorer rural areas
Rural businesses will suffer when Britain leaves the European Union as subsidies will dry up, researchers from the London School of Economics have…
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