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Welsh Assembly reminded of the importance to tackle bovine TB effectively
Welsh Assembly Members have been reminded of the importance of tackling bovine TB effectively. The Farmers’ Union Wale reminder comes five days…
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Rural Development Programme 'must speed up' to deliver 'real, tangible benefits' for Welsh farmers, NFU Cymru says
NFU Cymru has written to the Secretary for Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, to outline priorities for 'Rural Development Programme' delivery during…
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Irish border trade must continue after Brexit, UFU warns
Cross border trade for cattle and sheep must be protected during Brexit negotiations, the Ulster Farmers' Union have urged. Speaking during a visit…
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Importance of food and farming to be voiced at Labour Party Conference in Liverpool
The importance of food and farming will be spoken about with Labour officials at their autumn party conference in Liverpool. The National Farmers’…
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World leaders signal to take an 'unprecedented level of attention' to curb the spread of infections
World leaders have signalled an unprecedented level of attention to curb the spread of infections that are resistant to antimicrobial medicines…
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Northern Ireland announces details of capital element of Farm Business Improvement Scheme
Northern Ireland has today announced details of the capital element of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme which is expected to open next month. The…
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Chinese delegation arrives in Northern Ireland to learn about agri-food and livestock production
Northern Ireland has welcomed a delegation from China’s Jiangxi Province to Stormont today, with the intention to learn about the agri-food industry…
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NFU attends Liberal Democrat conference in effort to garner cross-party support for British farming
The importance of food and farming was impressed upon key Liberal Democrats in the first of the NFU’s fringe events in Brighton last night as party…
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Reduction in migrant labour post-Brexit 'may catalyse structural change' in farming sector
The potential reduction in migrant labour post-Brexit "may catalyse structural change" in the agricultural and horticultural sectors, according to…
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EU farm group questions TTIP protests: 'Important to lift non-trade barriers to trade'
Copa President Martin Merrild said he questions why there are so many protests in the EU regarding the TTIP trade deal with the United States. Mr…
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