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NFU Scotland draws up list of 'Brexit' commitments for governments to address
NFU Scotland has drawn up a list of commitments it wants governments to address, as the lengthy process of negotiating an exit from Europe a…
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What could trade with EU look like post-Brexit? AHDB explores scenarios UK could take
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has released the first in a series of articles looking at the potential implications for…
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Veterinary bodies urge government to protect status of EU workers in UK
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today urged the UK government to protect the status of EU veterinary workers who are currently living…
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UK 'must invest' in its agricultural workforce to cope with changes in migration policy after Brexit, says new report
Britain must invest in its agricultural workforce to cope with changes in migration policy after Brexit, according to a new briefing paper published…
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NFU Scotland commits to putting 'profitable and productive' sector at core of negotiations on Brexit
NFU Scotland has given its commitment to put a 'profitable and productive' sector at the core of its negotiations on Britain’s exit from Europe and…
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What will the future hold for British farming? NFU launches significant consultation over impact of Brexit
The NFU will launch farming’s most significant consultation over the impact of Brexit on agriculture and what a domestic farming policy should look…
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Absence of a Plan B in event of Brexit leaves farming in the 'dark and rudderless'
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is working within the industry to ensure a united front on priorities for the sheep sector in the face of…
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EU agricultural group welcomes ministers calls for new packages of help amid UK's Brexit
EU agricultural co-operative Copa & Cogeca has welcomed EU Farm Ministers calls for a new package of measures to help alleviate impact of the…
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Union asks Scottish government to 'strip out gold-plating' from within greening rules
NFU Scotland has said it is pressing the Scottish Government to 'strip out gold-plating' from within Scotland’s greening rules and remove the…
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Farmers Union of Wales seeks assurances on family farm support following Brexit vote
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has written to all political party leaders outlining key priorities for Welsh agriculture and family farms. President…
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