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Sector urges legislation at EU level to combat unfair practices in food chain
In the run up to the EU farm ministers meeting the agricultural sector have called for legislation to be introduced at EU level to combat unfair…
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Farmers Union of Wales brings Welsh farmers concerns to Downing Street
Farmers Union of Wales has met with the Minister of State for Exiting the European Union, David Jones MP, to talk about farmers concerns. The union…
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Disappointment as Scottish Gov fails to improve hill sheep scheme
Thousands of Scottish hill farmers and crofters continue to wait for almost £10 million in funding. IT delays were seen as the cause of the problem…
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Environmental Farming Scheme not covered by Chancellor's fund promise
Northern Ireland's agriculture minister has announced she is planning to open the new Environmental Farming Scheme in early 2017. "The multi-million…
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'Future CAP needs to recognise extra demands on farmers and compensate them', warns Union
Scottish farming union NFU Scotland has urged policy makers to learn from the mistakes of the current Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) before…
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Australia free trade deal 'could damage UK sheep market'
A free trade proposal between the UK and Australia has caused alarm among National Sheep Association members who fear a further increase in foreign…
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Brexit must not put an end to environmental investment, CLA urges
Building resilience in the agricultural sector will lead to a better future for the countryside once the UK leaves the European Union, the CLA have…
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Government 'must balance need for continuity with opportunity to replace burdensome EU rural regulations'
Rural organisation CLA has said the government should avoid chaos and disruption by balancing the need for regulatory continuity. The government…
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Flood-hit farmers devestated by last winter's storms finally receive £1m from government
Over £1 million has been paid out by the government to more than 180 flood-hit farmers to help their business recovery after last winter’s storms. In…
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NFU Cymru consultation hits the road
NFU Cymru members packed into a Monmouthshire barn this week to take part in the organisation’s first Brexit Roadshow consultation event. The…
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