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Farmers' Union of Wales to back 'Britain Stronger in Europe' campaign
The announcement made by the Electoral Commission that ‘Britain Stronger in Europe’ is the official Remain campaign ahead of June’s EU referendum has…
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Farmers face years of uncertainty if Britain leaves EU, warns Cameron in reply to CLA President
British farmers would face 'years of uncertainty' and would have to re-negotiate access to European trade deals if it left the European Union, Prime…
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Union 'frustrated with unacceptable delay' of Farm Business Investment Scheme
The Union says the focus on planning and detail is leaving farmers and others frustrated that red tape is preventing people taking advantage of a…
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Waitrose to 'live stream' footage of farm in Hampshire to daily commuters across UK
Waitrose is to launch a major campaign taking customers beyond the barn door to real farms, giving customers the chance to see first-hand where their…
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Campaign for the Farmed Environment support 'more vital now than ever'
The support provided through the Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE) is 'more vital now than ever', as many thousands of farmers have expiring…
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Northumberland highlights strength of Farmwatch to would-be thieves
Police, the NFU and insurers NFU Mutual have joined forces to help highlight the strength of Farmwatch across rural Northumberland. Together they…
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Swedish farmer gives warnings to possible re-introduction of lynx into British countryside
Following the release of a National Sheep Association (NSA) report on the wider consequences of the introduction of Eurasian lynx to the UK, farmers…
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67 per cent of land owners believe UK should stay in the EU, according to poll
67% of agricultural land owners and rural property experts believe that the United Kingdom should vote to stay in the EU, according to the latest…
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Calls for government to cut through confusion over 'Plan B' for farming in event of Brexit
CLA President Ross Murray has called on the Government to dispel confusion and uncertainty by setting out the Government’s Plan B for farming in case…
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'New Countryside Stewardship manual step in the right direction, but needs more appeal''
The NFU says the new Countryside Stewardship scheme manual, target maps and options for livestock farmers are steps in the right direction, but more…
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