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Defra receives more than 44,000 comments on future farming proposals

10 May 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)

More than 44,000 responses have been received on the Government’s proposals for the future for food, farming and the environment after Brexit.

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Farm income figures reveal increased contribution to the economy

8 May 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)

Farming’s growing contribution to the economy is further evidence that the sector needs to be properly valued by the government post-Brexit, the NFU said as the new total farming income figures were released.

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‘Disappointing’ and ‘unjustified’: farmers react to neonicotinoid ban

30 April 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)

Recently announced measures that will place heavy restrictions on the use of a controversial pesticide have divided opinions in the UK and Europe.

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Speak up now: NFU urges food sector to respond to Government consultation

26 April 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)

Only two weeks remain for farmers and food sector workers to have their say in a Government consultation on the future of British farming.

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UK livestock traceability programme a “transformational” step

4 April 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)

A move by the British Government, in collaboration with a group made up of more than 20 partner organisations, to create a centralised, fully digital data-sharing platform for the livestock industry has been widely praised.

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Brexit means a ‘bumpy ride’ for business: Lord Price

19 March 2018 | By Anna Lambert (New Food)

Brexit will mean “a bumpy ride” for food business, which must succeed in global markets and fully engage their staff, said Lord Mark Price, keynote speaker at last Thursday’s conference organised by the public health and safely organisation, NSF.

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Food and farming labour shortage “unprecedented” hears committee

7 March 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)

Seasonal and non-seasonal workers are becoming increasingly hard to come by, creating a near-crisis situation within the food and farming industry.

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NFU head sets sights on global markets in ‘new agricultural revolution’

27 February 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)

A week on from being elected the NFU's first female leader since its inception 110 years ago, Minette Batters has called on the British Government to stand 'shoulder to shoulder' with farmers.

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UK food and farming sector comes together in joint Brexit statement

12 February 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)

As the UK Government announces a record year for food and drink exports, the nation's food network has come together to put pressure on Westminster to deliver a Brexit that provides a safe, secure and affordable supply of food.

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Farming industry reacts to Michael Gove’s post-Brexit vision

5 January 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)

UK farmers will have to earn subsidies after Brexit through sustainable practices, Michael Gove, the UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, announced yesterday.

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NFU President to step down as Brexit negotiations draw out

1 November 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)

The President of the National Farmers Union has announced he will step down as it has become 'increasingly clear' that the Brexit negotiations will outlast his tenure.

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UK sign up to the Dairy Declaration of Rotterdam

24 October 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)

Representatives from the UK dairy industry met in London last week to show their commitment to the values enshrined in an international declaration.

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Brexit could slash the average British farm’s profit in half

11 October 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)

A new report paints a dark picture of the worst case scenario of leaving the European Union - but the message is 'get fit for the future'.

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Brexit and the food and beverage industry

26 May 2017 | By Stephanie Anthony (New Food)

For New Food, the biggest question remains, what will be the impact on the UK’s Food & Beverage industry?

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Chief Executive NFUS Scott Walker on holding Scottish Gov to account

11 May 2017 | By New Food, Scott Walker | Chief Executive | NFU

The Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee question the Scottish Government on the progress being made with the CAP Futures programme on 10 May.

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