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New farm wage guide published for England
An annual wage review guide for employers in England has been published for those who are no longer covered by Agricultural Wages Board rates…
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UK government must play fair with EU funding, says Scottish rural secretary
The UK government must 'play fair' in allocating Scotland's dairy farmers with EU emergency funding, Scottish rural economy secretary Fergus Ewing…
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Mid Tier Countryside Stewardship 'more competitive' as applicants increase
The closing date for submitting completed Mid Tier applications together with all supporting evidence is Friday 30 September 2016. The number of Mid…
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Farmers Union of Wales creates online lobbying tool for rural concerns to be heard
The Farmers’ Union of Wales is urging all those who have an interest in farming matters in Wales to message their elected representatives through an…
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Farming industry unites on Back British Farming Day and calls for all MPs to wear specially made badges
The UK farming industry has united to support Back British Farming Day today, as an autumn campaign dedicated to promoting Great British food gets…
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Farm debt levels prompt Scottish government 'loan scheme'
Details of a nationally-funded loan scheme for CAP Basic Payment 2016 to provide cash flow and stimulus into the rural economy have been unveiled…
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'Policy-driven' agriculture to blame for decline of wildlife, new State of Nature report suggests
Over 50 wildlife organisations have compiled a stock-take of all the UK's native wildlife, in a new report analysing the state of the UK's nature…
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UK food producers at risk over Canada EU trade deal, says Green Party
South West food producers are 'under serious threat' from a trade deal negotiated between Canada and the EU, according to the Green Party. Molly…
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£7m awarded to support young farmers in Scotland
Over £7 million has been awarded to help create and develop around 140 new farming businesses across Scotland. This funding, from the EU and the…
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Proposed law is 'extremely weak': CLA attacks 'flawed' broadband bill
Mobile operators should be under a legal obligation to deliver universal mobile coverage for the whole of rural Britain, the Country Land and…
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