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Dairy sector aims to double value of exports over next 10 years
The dairy sector has announced plans to double the value of exports over the next ten years, a pledge made at the NFU Dairy Exports Summit. The NFU…
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Staff at Food Standards Agency vote not to strike over Christmas
A potential strike by workers at the Food Standards Agency (FSA) which could have led to meat shortages during the festive period has now been…
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Fewer dairy farmers leave sector despite tough year, survey shows
Fewer dairy farmers have left the industry when compared with previous years despite a surge in input costs, a survey by the AHDB shows. The levy…
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NFU Cymru Conference: Farmers need more help to 'weather current storms'
The government must do more to help farmers 'weather the current storms' impacting the industry, NFU Cymru will say at its conference amid a poll…
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RSPB's Fair to Nature certification scheme expanded to more sectors
RSPB's Fair to Nature food and farming certification scheme has been expanded to cover dairy, livestock, horticultural and wine producers. Previously…
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Scotland's rural communities risk entering 'severe fuel poverty'
Scotland's rural communities risk entering 'severe fuel poverty' this winter after 'falling between the cracks' of the UK government’s energy support…
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Farmer, 20, who took over family farm after tragedy scoops award
A young farmer who took over the family farm following the tragic death of his father has been named as the Wales winner of the NFU’s Community…
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UK lagging behind EU in cutting methane emissions, report finds
The government must better support farmers in slashing methane emissions, as the UK is lagging behind the EU, Brazil and Australia in doing so, a new…
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Calls for APHA to be adequately resourced amid bird flu crisis
An MP who is the only vet in the Commons has called for the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) to be adequately resourced amid the UK's largest…
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'Fast-track not back-track' farming's nature reforms, green groups say
Green groups are urging the new government to 'fast-track not back-track' nature reforms in farming following fears of a potential watering down of…
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