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Farmers’ union lobbied to increase pesticide limit in UK drinking water
NFU’s director of strategy asked for review of EU-derived protections as part of post-Brexit loosening of...
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Farmer confidence at lowest in England and Wales since survey began, NFU says
Union cites extreme wet weather and post-Brexit phasing-out of EU subsidies as main reasons for slumpFarmers’...
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UK’s native poultry under threat as bird flu takes hold worldwide
Annual watchlist raises concern for native chicken, duck, geese and turkey populations as well as rare...
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World Bank’s funding of ‘hog hotel’ factory farms under fire over climate effect
Environmental and animal welfare groups call on lender to phase out support for ‘industrial’ livestock operationsThe...
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British farmers want basic income to cope with post-Brexit struggles
Schemes to replace EU subsidies will not plug gap left by loss of EU subsidies for...
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Let them eat snake: why python meat could soon be on the menu
Fancy a plate of fangers and mash? Some researchers say python farms on a commercial scale...
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Danish firm’s ‘climate-controlled pork’ claim misleading, court rules
Campaigners say decision against Danish Crown, Europe’s largest pork producer, sends resounding messageEurope’s largest pork producer...
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Sunak stands with net zero and climate conspiracy group at farming protest
Demonstration against Welsh Labour policy included No Farmers No Food campaign calling for end to climate...
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Farmers’ protests continue across Europe as tractors head to Antwerp port – Europe live
Demonstrations expected to continue in several countries as European parliament will hold exchange with stakeholdersThe Greek...
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UK farmers vow to mount more blockades over cheap post-Brexit imports
Inspired by French action, British campaigners say they will continue slow tractor protests after Dover roads...
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Fresh Del Monte says it cannot be held liable after violence at Kenyan farm
Civil claim relating to alleged killing, rape and attacks by guards at pineapple farm should be...
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UK’s leading agricultural research facility facing funding crisis
Exclusive: Rothamsted Research is having to pause ‘non-essential’ work, according to a letter from its directorThe...
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French farmers protest as government prepares to announce new measures – Europe live
French government set to respond after being surprised by scale and fury of grassroots demonstrations in...
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Ursula von der Leyen calls for ‘consensus’ amid ‘polarisation’ in agriculture as French farmers continue protests – Europe live
European Commission president says policymakers have to find a way forward to find lasting solutions for...
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French farming protests: mother and daughter die after car hits road blockade
Three people questioned on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter after collision in Pamiers, south of Toulouse A...
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New Brexit checks ‘pose existential threat’ to UK fruit and flower growers
Exclusive: NFU warns blanket import checks from April could fuel long delays and damage future cropsThe...