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MPs urged to press government for details of protecting food standards in trade deals
The NFU is urging MPs to ask how the government intends to honour its manifesto pledge that British farming’s high…
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Government reverses plans to slash tariffs on agricultural goods
The Government has dropped plans to slash tariffs on imports of many agricultural products from the start of next year,…
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Immigration bill must recognise vital importance of non-UK workers to Scottish food and farming
NFU Scotland has called on the UK Government’s landmark immigration legislation to recognise the hugely important role that non-UK workers…
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RABDF pins hope on foreign labour U-turn after submitting key evidence
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has submitted vital evidence to the Government highlighting the negative impact restrictions…
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CLA responds to update on seasonal labour
“Over 30,000 people have come forward to help farmers, following the call to ‘Feed the Nation’, through the COVID-19 pandemic. …
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EFRA tables Agriculture Bill amendment banning imports that do meet UK standards
MPs have tabled an amendment to the Agriculture Bill calling on Government to enshrine its commitments to upholding food standards…
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NFU Scotland calls on Government to drop tariff proposals
NFU Scotland has warned that unilaterally lowering tariffs would result in greater access to foreign food produced at questionable standards.…
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CLA president calls US trade negotations ‘benchmark agreement’
The Country Land an Business Association (CLA) has issued an official response following the publication of the UK’s approach to trade…
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Eustice unveils plans for future greener farming
Environment Secretary George Eustice has today (Tuesday 25 February) called on farmers and land managers to share their views on the…
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British farm standards must be the benchmark in future trade deals
NFU President Minette Batters will today challenge the Government to show global leadership on international trade and insist that British…