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No 10 resists calls for formal 'buy British' campaign amid Trump tariffs
The Labour government has stopped short of endorsing a formal "buy British" campaign in response to President Trump’s tariffs. A spokesperson for the…
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Farmland market remains steady despite political and financial pressures
The farmland market in England and Wales has remained resilient despite ongoing political and financial challenges, new research has found. While the…
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Fourteen MPs visit sustainable beef farm as part of NFU scheme
MPs participating in an NFU-led scheme have visited a commercial farm that exemplifies efficiency and advances in sustainable beef production…
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Young farmers to vote on motion regarding inheritance tax
Young farmers will vote on a motion regarding inheritance tax at the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs’ (NFYFC) annual meeting of clubs…
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Campaigners warn as government restricts peat burning amid wildfires
As wildfires continue to spread across the UK, campaigners are raising concerns following the government's announcement of further restrictions on…
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Defra funding for Dover meat checks falls short, port authority warns
Defra has allocated funding to support continued checks on illegal meat imports at Dover for 2025–26, but the port authority warns the amount is…
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Defra appoints Minette Batters to lead farm profitability review
Baroness Minette Batters, who was the president of the NFU for six years, has been appointed to lead a comprehensive review into farm profitability…
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Scottish farm incomes drop by 50% exposing growing financial pressures
Average farm incomes in Scotland have dropped by over 50%, highlighting the growing financial pressures faced by farmers and crofters. The Scottish…
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Extension of heather burning ban 'concerning' for upland farmers
Plans to extend the ban on burning heather on deep peat have been called "deeply concerning" for upland farmers, particularly those managing moorland…
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JCB to double Texas factory size in response to Trump's tariffs
British agri-machinery giant JCB has revealed plans to double the size of its new Texas factory in response to tariffs on UK imports imposed by…
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