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Farming charity sees large increase in number of farmers seeking financial help
During the first five months of 2016 R.A.B.I has seen a large increase in the number of working farmers seeking our help. From January to mid-May…
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What support would farmers get after Brexit?
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) was established more than fifty years ago to increase agricultural productivity, thereby ensuring that farmers…
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Brexit could leave Welsh rural communities in poverty, warns FUW President
British exit from the European Union must bring a reversal of policies from the main parties to prevent a decimation of Welsh agriculture, Farmers'…
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Government must begin next round of farm policy regardless of EU referendum outcome, says the TFA
The Tenant Farmers Association has called on Defra to begin the process of setting the agenda for the next incarnation of farm policy in the UK…
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Scottish Government agrees plans to boost mobile coverage
A plan to increase and improve mobile coverage in Scotland has been agreed with mobile operators, Cabinet Secretary for Connectivity Fergus Ewing has…
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Farming sector welcomes proposal to ratify Paris agreement on climate change
EU agricultural co-operative Copa and Cogeca have welcomed an EU Commission proposal to ratify the Paris agreement on climate change. This is to…
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'Agriculture is part of the solution in fighting climate change'
'Agriculture is part of the solution in fighting climate change', said newly elected Chairwoman Liisa Pietola of the Copa-Cogeca's Environment…
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Liz Truss vows relentless effort against bovine TB and shares other key agricultural goals
Defra Secretary of State Liz Truss identified three key issues she saw as priorities for the immediate future of farming at the Royal Cornwall Show…
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Farming industry disappointed as new flooding report shows decreased funding for river maintenance
The Environment Audit Committee report released today states that funding for river maintenance has decreased by 6 per cent from 2010-15. The report…
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JCB Chairman Lord Bamford writes letter to staff backing Brexit
Chairman of JCB Lord Bamford has written to his company's 6,500 UK employees to explain why he favours a Brexit scenario. In the letter he said he…
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