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Brits would pay billions more for higher-welfare meat, study suggests
British consumers are willing to pay billions of pounds more for higher-welfare meat, milk and eggs, according to groundbreaking research that could…
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New survey warns of deepening crisis in Scotland's tenanted sector
A deepening lack of trust in government policy is discouraging landowners from letting land for farming in Scotland, according to a new survey that…
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UFU delivers damning vote of no confidence in DAERA
Farmers in Northern Ireland have delivered a major blow to Stormont’s agriculture department after the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) passed a unanimous…
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Farmers warned of year-long water struggle as drought drags into 2026
Farmers are bracing for another tough year as England’s drought shows little sign of easing, with experts warning that water shortages could persist…
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Wales to move to single national bluetongue zone
Wales will move to a single national bluetongue restricted zone (RZ) from 10 November, in a bid to simplify disease controls and strengthen…
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NFU Scotland urges Treasury to deliver budget 'that backs farmers'
NFU Scotland has called on the UK government to deliver a “budget that backs farmers”, urging ministers to prioritise fair taxation, fresh investment…
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'Family farm tax' risks hitting bereaved families, NFU president tells Lords
NFU President Tom Bradshaw has warned that the government’s proposed reforms to inheritance tax could turn into “a tax on tragic and unplanned…
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Waitrose invests £1m to help farmers shift to regenerative farming
British farmers are set to receive new backing to help them adopt nature-friendly farming methods, as Waitrose commits £1 million to expand its…
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Farms and estates urged to prepare for sweeping rental law changes
Rural landlords are being urged to review cottages, farmhouses and estate properties following the introduction of sweeping rental reforms under the…
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RSPCA Assured warns farmers to prepare livestock for firework stress
Farmers are being urged to take extra precautions to protect livestock this fireworks season, as new polling by the RSPCA suggests more than six…
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