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UK farm bodies welcome EU's move to delay deforestation regulation
UK farming bodies have welcomed the EU's proposal to delay the introduction of the deforestation regulation for 12 months to avoid disruption to…
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Fears of capital gains tax rise pushing farmers toward exit
One in 10 farmers could abandon the industry due to growing concerns about tax rises and subsidy cuts, according to a rural accountant. The warning…
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Rural campaigners call for 'rooftop-first' policy to solar power
Rural campaigners have responded to the government’s proposed planning reforms by calling for a 'rooftop-first' approach to solar power, rather than…
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Further delays expected to Defra's Farming Recovery Fund
The roll out of the Farming Recovery Fund set up to provide farmers with much-needed funds following flooding will now be further delayed. A decision…
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GB-wide 'not for EU' labelling dropped by Defra after review
The previous Conservative government's 'not for EU' labelling scheme for meat and dairy has been dropped, Defra has confirmed following a review. The…
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NFU calls genetic tech a 'vital tool' as Labour progresses with bill
The NFU has welcomed the government’s pledge to implement the Precision Breeding Act so new genetic technologies on British farms can boost food…
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Autumn Statement: Labour told to increase farm budget to £3.8bn
The government has been told to 'put its money where its mouth is' on sustainable farming by increasing the agriculture budget to £3.8 billion a…
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New secondary legislation to boost precision breeding even further
The government has announced plans to further support precision breeding technology to allow drought and disease resistant crops to be grown in the…
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Scrapping inheritance tax reliefs could 'tear apart' family farms
Scrapping inheritance tax reliefs would 'tear apart' family farms and damage food security, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has…
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Kent council passes motion to proactively support local farmers
Maidstone Council has become the latest local authority to support a campaign to proactively support local farmers and block councils from banning…
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