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NFU welcomes 'new deal' for farmers but warns 'lot of work to be done'
The new Labour government's promise of a new deal for farmers sets out 'positive intentions', although 'there is a lot of work to be done', the NFU…
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Government pledges 'new deal' for farmers amid low confidence
The government has today pledged to introduce 'a new deal' for farmers to address the industry's 'extremely low' confidence levels. Figures released…
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MPs enrol on new NFU scheme to champion British farming
Newly elected MPs are being encouraged to enrol on a new NFU scheme which seeks to champion issues impacting British farming. The new Food and…
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Ban on the live export of animals from GB comes into effect
The ban on the live export of animals has come into effect, meaning it is now illegal to export livestock for slaughter and fattening from Great…
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Animal welfare groups plan 'national day of action' against cull
Animal welfare groups are planning a 'national day of action' against the badger cull, with a planned date and place set for 3 September, outside…
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SSSI management to be included in SFS universal baseline payment
The management of Wales' most environmentally significant land will now be included within the universal baseline payment of the Sustainable Farming…
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Green groups call on new government to 'significantly' boost farm budget
Environmental groups have called on the new Labour government to 'significantly' boost the agricultural budget in order to meet nature and climate…
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Government urged to double UK fruit and veg production
The government must put an end to the UK's reliance on food imports by doubling the land used to grow fruit and vegetables, campaigners say. In an…
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‘Food security is our shared mission’, new farming minister says
The new farming minister Daniel Zeichner has committed to “enhance” Britain's food security with “a new deal for farmers”. More than 130 MPs and…
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Farming most valued profession behind only nursing, public says
Farmers have been named as one of the public’s most favoured and valued professions, second only to nurses, a new survey says. Most of the public…
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