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New support for Welsh farmers in 2025 in run up to SFS roll out
The Welsh government has confirmed a number of schemes to support farmers before the Sustainable Farming Scheme is introduced in 2026. The 2025…
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Seasonal worker visas must continue to support food security, MAC says
A committee has recommended the government to continue and improve its visa program for seasonal workers to support British food security. The…
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Welsh farm leaders call for 'major overhaul' of SFS scheme
Farm leaders have told the Welsh government to 'listen to the voice of the industry' following a swell of responses to the Sustainable Farming Scheme…
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New Defra team urged to boost UK's dwindling abattoir network
The new government has been urged by rural campaigners to maintain the progress on action to reverse the decline of the UK's local abattoir network…
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Legislation to create a fairer dairy supply chain now in force
New legislation on dairy contracts has finally come into force after more than a decade of campaigning by sector bodies calling out unfair practices…
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Labour's plans for housing to 'significantly impact' rural firms
The change of government could have a 'significant impact' on the countryside and rural businesses if plans for new housing and infrastructure come…
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New government appoints Daniel Zeichner as farming minister
Daniel Zeichner has been appointed Defra's new farming minister by Sir Keir Starmer's new government. The MP for Cambridge had been Shadow Minister…
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NFU discusses 'key and immediate actions' with new Defra head
The NFU president has met with the government's new Defra Secretary to discuss 'key and immediate actions' that are needed to boost British farming…
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Labour look to deliver more agricultural mutuals and co-operatives
With a new government crossing the threshold at Number Ten, law firm Clarke Wilmott LLP discusses how Labour will make their pledge to double the…
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Labour has 'a lot to do' to secure farmer confidence, sheep sector warns
The new Labour government has 'a lot to do' to secure farmer confidence following its landslide general election victory, the sheep sector has said…
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