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British food exports to EU plunge by a third as trade barriers bite
British food and drink export volumes to the European Union have fallen by more than a third compared with 2019, with sugar, poultry and egg…
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Nearly 60% of England's best farmland at risk of flooding, figures reveal
Nearly 60% of England's highest-quality agricultural land is in areas at risk of flooding from rivers and the sea, as the Environment Agency warns of…
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Farmers face tougher water checks as 'severe drought' declared
Farmers across southern England face increased checks on water abstraction after the government declared 'severe drought' in parts of six counties…
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UK farming's calorie output falls below decade average, new figures show
UK farms produced the equivalent of just 101% of the population's calorie requirements in 2025, new government figures show, with agricultural output…
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Nearly 10,000 SFI applications still awaiting offers, Defra reveals
Around 9,700 SFI26 applications are still awaiting agreement offers from the scheme's second window, as Defra widens exceptions for farmers affected…
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New antibiotic reporting plan aims to prove low use on sheep farms
Sheep farmers could benefit from a new nationwide antibiotic reporting system designed to demonstrate responsible medicine use and provide stronger…
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British dairy seeks new overseas markets after £973m in exports
British dairy exports reached £973 million in the first half of 2026, as industry leaders stepped up efforts to secure new buyers in Asia and Mexico…
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Countryside Alliance demands fuel tax cuts as rural areas face mounting costs
Rising fuel costs are squeezing farmers and rural households, prompting the Countryside Alliance to demand tax cuts from Chancellor John Healey ahead…
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Wales' fourth national park faces axe amid farming backlash
Plans for Wales' first new national park in more than 60 years are facing rejection after all five affected councils objected and concerns were…
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High Court rejects challenge in five-year Hereford cattle dispute
A five-year dispute over the status of Traditional Hereford cattle has reached a legal turning point after the High Court rejected a breeder's bid to…
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