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Food imports rise as NFU Scotland warns of pressure on farmers
Rising food and grain imports could weaken Scottish farming and leave producers questioning future investment, NFU Scotland has warned. The union…
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Farm wages rules putting Scotland at disadvantage, union warns
NFU Scotland has urged the next Scottish Government to scrap the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board within 12 months, warning that the system is…
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Dry spring puts farmers on alert for summer drought
Farmers are facing mounting pressure on water supplies this summer after a dry spring left soils parched and forced some growers to begin irrigating…
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Farming careers brought to life for more than 500 Suffolk pupils
More than 500 Suffolk students have explored careers in farming and food production as industry leaders look to inspire the next generation of…
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Council backs plan to save Cornwall's county farms estate
Cornwall’s county farms estate is set to remain largely intact after councillors backed plans to protect the 10,000-acre network from a major…
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New farming minister hears warning over rising costs
Britain’s new farming minister has been warned that rising costs, shrinking margins and extreme weather are making it increasingly difficult for…
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Six farm deaths prompt renewed warning on work-at-height safety
Farmers and agricultural contractors are being urged to review work-at-height safety as a Scottish inquiry prepares to examine six fatal falls on…
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Council reverses meat ban in support of livestock producers
British livestock producers have been backed by Enfield Council after councillors reversed a meat-free catering policy and agreed to put meat back on…
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Dairy entrepreneurs network launched to support future farm leaders
A new dairy leadership network has been launched to reconnect nearly 500 former Entrepreneurs in Dairying participants and help develop the next…
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European farmers set for faster access to climate-resilient crops
European farmers could gain faster access to drought-tolerant, pest-resistant and higher-yielding crops after MEPs backed new EU rules on plant…
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