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NFU calls 10% US tariffs a major challenge for UK farming
The NFU has reacted to the announcement of a 10% tariff on UK exports to the US, describing it as a significant challenge for British farming. While…
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Scottish government yet to assess farm loss from 70-mile pylon project
The Scottish government has acknowledged that it has not assessed the impact of losing farmland to pylons, despite concerns that farmers may have to…
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Growers refuse to load milling wheat out of stores in 'strike' action
A number of growers have confirmed that they are leaving milling wheat in their stores as part of a UK-wide 'strike' against government policy. The…
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NFU calls for cross-government biosecurity plan to protect UK farmers
A new cross-government biosecurity plan and sufficient border investment is needed to counter the biosecurity risks that British farmers now face…
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NFU Cymru 'frustrated' with review of agricultural pollution rules
NFU Cymru has voiced "frustration" over the Welsh government’s failure to deliver "urgent changes" to agricultural pollution regulations. The…
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Defra Secretary Steve Reed has visited just four farms since election
Defra Secretary Steve Reed is facing criticism after it was disclosed that he has only visited a handful of farms since taking office in July 2024…
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Over 1,700 farms lost on urban outskirts since 2010, charity warns
More than 1,700 farms on the outskirts of English towns and cities have vanished since 2010, according to a concerning new report released today. A…
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Farage accused of 'selling out' farmers after chlorinated chicken remarks
Nigel Farage has been criticised after he admitted he would accept chlorine-treated chicken from the United States as part of a trade deal. The…
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Controversial land use proposals 'flying under the radar' for farmers
The Land Use Framework, which states that 9% of England’s farmland will need to be taken out of production for climate goals, is "flying under the…
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Two councils vote for motions against farm IHT policy
Opposition to the government's farm inheritance tax continues to swell, with a further two councils voting for motions against the autumn budget…
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