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China finalises UK beef export agreement
The British beef industry is set to benefit from an estimated £230 million boost as the Chinese government has finalised details of a UK-China agreement.
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UK beef industry calls for protection in the event of a no-deal Brexit
A joint statement on behalf of the UK meat processing industry has outlined how the no-deal Brexit temporary tariff plan will have consequences for suppliers.
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Dr Sylvain Charlebois
17 October 2019 | By
Professor in food distribution and policy.
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Redefining productivity and efficiency of UK farming systems
While the current approach to UK agricultural economics focuses on a growth in outputs and optimising inputs, the report states that a change in assessing the economics of food production is key.
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What does Welsh agriculture look like post-Brexit?
As part of an exploration into Brexit and future agricultural policy, Head of Policy at SFT, Honor Eldridge, has detailed what the future might hold for Welsh farming post-Brexit.
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NFU calls for government policy to manage oilseed rape production risks
The NFU has called for the government to ensure that any new domestic agricultural policy looks to make growing oilseed rape viable for the future, after a recent survey revealed significant drops in oilseed rape yield.
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How will Brexit impact meat trade across the Irish border?
Peter Hardwick, BMPA Policy Advisor, joined a panel discussion on BBC Radio Ulster’s ‘Inside Business’ to discuss the implications of Brexit for Irish food businesses.
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FDF urges against UK temporary tariff regime updates
The government has published an update to the UK’s temporary tariff regime for a no-deal Brexit, but the FDF's Policy Manager warns that it will be "catastrophic."
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US tariffs on EU imports could impact spirits market
The World Trade Organization has approved US levies worth $7.5 billion on EU imports.
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Would the food market benefit from a delayed Brexit?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants Brexit to go ahead at the end of October ‘no matter what,’ but industry insiders say a winter exit for the food market is not ideal.
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FAO Director-General calls for “urgent change to transform food system”
FAO Director-General, Qu Dongyu, discussed the future of food systems development, and areas of focus, at the High-Level Side Event, "Countdown to 2030: Transforming our Food Systems to Achieve the SDGs."
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US and Japan agree initial trade deal with focus on agriculture
The US and Japan have agreed an initial trade deal that will reduce or remove tariffs on traded food products.
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Coffee industry threatened by climate change
Coffee farmers need support from industry and government as climate change puts the future of coffee at risk, says Olam Coffee CEO.
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Dairy and cattle industries predicted to collapse
A report indicates that animal-alternative products will drive downfall of the dairy and cattle industry in the next decade.
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Tonnes of pork to be auctioned from China’s reserves
China is set is auction off some of its pork reserves as swine fever continues to have a damaging impact on the country's pork industry.
