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Canada's NFU suggests supply management system for European dairy farmers
The president of the Canadian National Farmers Union has written to the EU's agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan to express dismay at the dairy…
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Union highlights need for Welsh produce procurement policy
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has renewed its call for the Welsh Government to take the lead in initiating plans for more sustainable and supportive…
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CLA asks 200 MPs in rural areas to help secure a strong future
The CLA hasked asked more than 200 MPs in rural areas to take action to help secure a strong future for the rural economy and the environment. The…
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Union reiterates 10 'Brexit' commitments to Secretary of State for Scotland
NFU Scotland has used a meeting with Secretary of State for Scotland, David Mundell MP, to stress that agriculture must not be used as a bargaining…
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NFU relaunches 'Students and Young Farmers' membership to encourage Brexit opinions
The National Farmers Union has relaunched its free 'Students & Young Farmers' membership to help ensure the younger farming generation shapes any…
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Brexit 'chance for farming to become more diverse and environmentally resilient', say campaigners
A new report released today argues that farming in England needs to become more diverse to prove environmentally resilient and publicly accessible…
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The consulation begins: Cumbrian farmers meet with local MP to talk Brexit
Cumbrian farmers met with local MP for Penrith and the Border, Rory Stewart, on the important policy areas which affects the Cumbrian agricultural…
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Rural Secretary asks for extension to cover £360 million of European money
Scotland's Rural Affairs Secretary, Fergus Ewing, has called for the EU funding guarantee to be extended to cover the outstanding £360 million that…
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'All devolved governments must guarantee Treasury funds to farming', say UK farming unions
The farming unions of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland say it is essential that all devolved governments guarantee Treasury funds are…
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Young farmers urged to share views about future post-Brexit farming policy
The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) have launched a new post-Brexit online survey to ensure young peoples’ views are considered…
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