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Brexit will make food cheaper, Farage says
Brexit will make food imports cheaper, former UKIP leader Nigel Farage has said. During an exchange on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show, Mr Farage claimed…
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Thousands of farms at risk due to lack of long term subsidy plans, Lib Dems warn
The UK government is "failing" to support farmers in the long-term according to the Liberal Democrats as new figures suggest around 4,000 West…
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'Profitable' food industry, 'healthy' environment and 'thriving' rural economy: NI's vision for the future announced
Northern Ireland's Agricultural Minister Michelle McIlveen has put forward a "profitable" agri-food industry, a "healthy" environment and a…
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Farmers Union of Wales creates online lobbying tool for rural concerns to be heard
The Farmers’ Union of Wales is urging all those who have an interest in farming matters in Wales to message their elected representatives through an…
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First stage of NFU's post-Brexit consultations come to a close on 16 September in England
The first stage of the NFU’s post-Brexit member farming consultation comes to a close in England this Friday 16 September. The consultation has been…
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Farming industry unites on Back British Farming Day and calls for all MPs to wear specially made badges
The UK farming industry has united to support Back British Farming Day today, as an autumn campaign dedicated to promoting Great British food gets…
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'Huge concerns about next year': Scottish farming debt reaches 'record' £2.2bn
Scottish farmers' debt increased by more than £150 million when officials failed to deliver crucial EU payments, it has been revealed. The levels of…
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Poultry industry raises concerns over low standard egg imports in post-Brexit trade talks
Farming leaders have raised concerns about the threat of low standard, cheap imports of egg products in any potential post-Brexit trade deals. The…
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Farmers urge Home Secretary to commit to EU workers post-Brexit
Farmers are seeking an early commitment from the Home Secretary in enabling rural businesses to keep employing workers from the EU and beyond after…
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Pig industry calls on government to ensure sector gets a fair deal in post-Brexit talks
The pig industry has called on the Government to ensure the sector gets a fair deal as negotiations on a post-Brexit Britain are stepped up. The…
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