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Food security leads Reform's farming push at party conference
Reform UK has pledged to make food security a national priority, favour British farmers in public procurement and protect productive farmland as it…
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Conservatives push PM to scrap farm inheritance tax changes
Pressure is building on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reverse controversial farm inheritance tax changes in the autumn budget on 28 October. Shadow…
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Countryside Alliance demands 'rural reset' over 27 policies
The Countryside Alliance is calling for a “rural reset” with government after identifying 27 policies it says have hit farmers, rural businesses and…
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Gamebird shooting could face tighter rules after Defra review
Gamebird shooting in England could face tighter rules after the government launched a review into its impact on wildlife, animal welfare and the…
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Farmers warned drought recovery could take months
Farmers are being warned that England’s drought could take months to ease, as falling reservoir and groundwater levels keep pressure on water…
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NFU backs recycled packaging checks but warns farmers over costs
The NFU has backed tougher checks on recycled plastic packaging, but warned that farmers and growers must not be left carrying the cost or…
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Almost 1,300 Scottish BPS claims delayed by farm grant checks
Almost 1,300 Scottish Basic Payment Scheme claims remain unresolved because of outstanding Future Farming Investment Scheme verification, as NFU…
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UK food chain not ready for major shocks, watchdog warns
Defra may have to intervene more directly to protect Britain’s food supply as extreme weather, cyber-attacks and disease outbreaks become…
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NFU calls for loan and fallen stock support for struggling farms
The NFU is asking ministers to introduce 12-month working-capital loans and support with fallen stock costs as farmers contend with drought losses…
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NI growers face 2027 uncertainty over Protein Aid Scheme
Northern Ireland growers face a 2027 planning headache as uncertainty hangs over the future of the Protein Aid Scheme. The current programme supports…
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