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NFU writes to PM as fears grow over agriculture property relief loss
The NFU president has written to the prime minister ahead of next week's budget as fears grow over the potential loss of agriculture property relief…
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Somerset farmer ordered to pay out over £20k after slurry pollution
A Somerset farmer has been ordered to pay out over £20,000 after he pleaded guilty to causing slurry pollution in a case brought by the Environment…
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On-farm diseases blamed for rise in pig sector's antibiotic usage
The volume of antibiotics used in the UK pig sector saw an increase of 18% in 2023, as various disease challenges affected producers. New data shows…
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AHDB to 'demystify' the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds
AHDB is set to 'demystify' how varieties make it onto the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) at a winter wheat trial site in Norfolk…
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Campaigners accuse Labour of diluting poultry welfare standards
Campaigners have accused the Labour government of diluting animal welfare standards by changing the law to legalise the carrying of chickens by their…
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Welsh dairy farms need 'confidence boost' amid acute challenges
The government and consumers are being encouraged to back Welsh dairy farming as figures show a rising number of farmers choosing to exit the sector…
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NFU urges government for long-term seasonal worker scheme
Horticulture and poultry businesses need to see assurances from government that the seasonal worker scheme will be kept for years to come, the NFU…
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Farmers warn MPs of 'catastrophic betrayal' if tax reliefs changed
Farmers are being urged to write to their MP stressing how scrapping inheritance tax reliefs would be a 'catastrophic betrayal' to the nation's food…
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Scotland 'risks being left behind' on precision breeding policy
Scotland risks being left behind on precision breeding policy as England, the EU and the US press ahead, Scottish farm leaders have warned…
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Defra confirms seasonal worker visa numbers for next year
The government has today announced a package of measures to provide ‘certainty and stability' for the horticulture and poultry sectors. As part of…
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