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Farmers urged to act as shotgun ownership could soon be restricted
Farmers and rural residents are being encouraged to take action ahead of a forthcoming government consultation that could significantly restrict…
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New £2m strategy aims to transform local food systems in Wales
A new strategy has been launched by the Welsh government to strengthen local food systems and improve access to healthy food. The community food…
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NFU warns MPs compulsory purchase reforms could hit farmer confidence
The NFU has told MPs that it cannot support proposed changes to compulsory purchase powers, warning that the reforms risk further eroding farmers'…
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'£2.3bn economic boost' if Brits eat more UK-grown fruit and veg
Expanding the UK’s horticulture sector to meet recommended healthy eating guidelines could deliver a £2.3 billion boost to the economy, new research…
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Food security at risk without land use balance, NFU warns
The NFU is urging the government to give food production equal priority to environmental goals in the Land Use Framework (LUF), warning that food…
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Farm leaders welcome chancellor's pledge not to rush UK-US trade talks
Farm leaders have welcomed Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ assurance that the government will not "rush into anything" regarding ongoing trade talks with…
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Proposed NI rates changes spark fears of added strain on struggling farms
Concerns are growing that proposed changes to NI’s rating system could pile more pressure on farming families already facing rising costs and sector…
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Labour urged to halt IHT reform amid farm profitability review
The government has been told to halt proposed changes to inheritance tax for farmers until the conclusion of the newly announced review into farm…
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NFU urges chancellor to invest in farming to 'safeguard' UK food
The NFU is urging the chancellor to make a bold commitment to safeguarding the UK’s food security in the upcoming spending review, warning that…
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Sudden SFI closure leaves farmers reeling, survey reveals
The abrupt closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) has left many farming businesses facing significant financial uncertainty, a new poll…
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