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NFU responds to Boris Johnson's comments on CAP
The EU is the largest importer of agricultural products from develop countries, said Gail Soutar, NFU Chief Economics and International Affairs…
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'Vital to support rural communities across Northern Ireland to get online'
Northern Ireland Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O'Neill today said it was vital to support rural communities across the north to…
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42 leading farming figures warn against leaving EU with launch of 'Farmers for In'
In a letter in The Times today, 42 leading figures from the UK farming industry have called for Britain to remain a member of the European Union…
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New rural crime initiative launched in Northern Ireland with backing of Justice Minister
A new rural crime tool is being launched in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon area to tackle the problem of theft of agricultural items such…
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NFU Scotland engages with MSPs to strike right balance in the Land Reform Bill
NFU Scotland is engaging with MSPs to ensure the Land Reform Bill strikes the right balance between enhancing community ownership and protecting…
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Farmers Union of Wales takes EU remain case to Westminster
The importance of remaining part of the European Union was highlighted by the Farmers’ Union of Wales once again, but this time at Westminster…
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'Scottish farmers are millions of pounds out of pocket due to SNP incompetence', says Lib Dem MP
An SNP administration IT blunder that has led to Scottish farmers failing to receive hundreds of millions of pounds in European Union payments must…
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Poll shows Wales doesn't want further rights to roam on land
Polling carried out for the Countryside Alliance shows that 52% of people asked feel there is “about the right amount” of access land in Wales and a…
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EFRA report shows farmers risk livelihood if RPA does not fix IT systems
A report published by a cross-party group of MPs acknowledges the threats facing the farming industry but positive, visible and tangible action must…
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UK's wildlife crime unit spared the axe
The UK’s national wildlife crime unit (NWCU) has won a late reprieve from closure after the government announced new funding on Tuesday. The…
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