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Nominees announced for NFU officeholder elections
The nominees have been confirmed for the NFU officeholder elections 2014 to 2016. The nominees are (in alphabetical order): President:…
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Copa-Cogeca highlights best ways to produce more food
With world food demand expected to rise by 60% by 2050 and resources limited, Copa-Cogeca highlighted today best ways to…
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Researchers working with police force to combat fake pesticides
Researchers at Harper Adams University are working with Thames Valley Police to investigate the distribution and use of fake pesticides…
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UK’s Protected Food Names boost EU economy and increase jobs
More than 60 unique British foods have now achieved protected status to help safeguard these iconic products and deliver a…
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SPS 2013 – RPA delivers record breaking performance for December
December was a crucial and demanding time for all involved in farming but the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) remained firmly…
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Greening time to engage
Many in the farming industry have taken only a passing interest in CAP reform until now, writes Richard King of…
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FUW says Government must act to minimise impact of new payment system
The Welsh Government must use “every tool in the box” to minimise the impact for farmers who will lose substantial…
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Violence in South Sudan could increase hunger and food insecurity
The recent violence in South Sudan is threatening to increase hunger and human suffering considerably, unravelling modest gains made in…
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ASO calls for specific action on prevention and treatment of obesity
The UK Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) remains concerned that insufficient action is being taken to tackle obesity.…
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Look at new routes to market, says bank
A fundamental change in the UK retail environment could provide farmers with fresh opportunities to diversify within their own sectors,…