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Farmers to stage wartime-themed protest over UK food security
Campaigners from Save British Farming have organised a symbolic demonstration in London to highlight the growing threats to the UK's food supply. As…
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London farm worker march to demand legally enshrined 'Right to Food'
Small-scale farmers and food activists will converge in London to rally for a legally enshrined 'Right to Food', as well as sweeping reform of the…
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Pressure mounts on government to support growers amid cost crisis
Industry leaders are urging government to act now to protect UK horticulture and fresh produce sectors amid issues such as rising fees and border…
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Young farmers vote overwhelmingly against inheritance tax reforms
Young farmers have voted overwhelmingly against Labour's inheritance tax reforms during the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs’ (NFYFC)…
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Defra announces £46m boost for cutting-edge agri technologies
Defra has announced a major £46m investment in cutting-edge agricultural technologies, which it says will increase food production and boost farm…
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Labour's farm tax plan must go, Scottish Tories say
The Scottish Conservatives have called on the chancellor to "show some common sense" and abandon plans to implement the "cruel family farm tax". The…
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NFU Scotland warns UK tax policies threaten future of farming
NFU Scotland has issued a strong warning that recent UK government tax policies are jeopardising the future of farming and food production in the…
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Personal meat imports from EU now banned amid foot-and-mouth cases
The government has introduced tougher new measures to curb the risk of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) following a surge in cases across Europe…
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Calls grow for tighter borders amid foot-and-mouth fears
Fears over foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) have led to new calls for the UK government to strengthen border controls in a bid to safeguard the livestock…
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Farmers to stage protests across UK urging public to 'Say No to Labour'
Protests are being held across England over the next few days as part of a campaign urging farmers and the public to ‘Say No to Labour’. Organised by…
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