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Word ‘milk’ banned for use in branding of plant-based products

Word ‘milk’ banned for use in branding of plant-based products

Producers using the term ‘milk’ to market purely plant-based products have been forced to rebrand.
This Is Agriculture - Sponsored

This Is Agriculture - Sponsored

This initiative aims to raise awareness of the diverse career opportunities available in the sector to non-farming audiences.
DataHub

DataHub

We collate the financial and market data relevant to UK agriculture, so you can view the latest prices, analyse trends over time and compare prices between UK livestock markets.
Auction Finder

Auction Finder

21 Aug 2018
Your one stop shop for all agricultural sales. Visit the UK’s most comprehensive auction directory.
CropTec

CropTec

25 Nov 2020
The CropTec show is for all farmers and agronomists seeking the latest information on innovative methods to increase profits from crop production.
LAMMA 2021

LAMMA 2021

12 Jan 2021
Visit the UK’s leading indoor agricultural event, with eleven packed halls of the very latest in agricultural machinery and equipment. Now at the NEC, Birmingham this is free to attend and free to park.

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'We need vision' - frustration over delays to Scottish Ag Bill

'We need vision' - frustration over delays to Scottish Ag Bill

24 Jan 202009:48
While the debate over a second independence referendum for Scotland fills the news, the business of devolved government goes on with the new UK Agriculture Bill proving contentious.
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Climate change committee calls for trade policy to block high carbon food imports

Climate change committee calls for trade policy to block high carbon food imports

23 Jan 202000:02
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has called on Ministers to introduce a ‘strong trade policy’ to block high carbon food imports.
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The new Agriculture Bill – an in-depth analysis of the key changes

The new Agriculture Bill – an in-depth analysis of the key changes

22 Jan 202009:43
The latest version of the Agriculture Bill was published by the Government last week. But what in it is new, and what are the next steps? Abi Kay has spoken to Defra to get the inside track.
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NFU and Friends of the Earth join forces to push for post-Brexit standards protection

NFU and Friends of the Earth join forces to push for post-Brexit standards protection

21 Jan 202010:19
The NFU and Friends of the Earth (FoE) have joined forces to push for environmental, animal welfare and food safety standards to be protected after Brexit.
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NFU Cymru blasts Welsh Government’s secretive approach to new water rules

NFU Cymru blasts Welsh Government’s secretive approach to new water rules

17 Jan 202006:00
NFU Cymru has blasted Welsh Government’s secretive approach to implementing its proposed new water rules, calling for key information surrounding the plans to be made publicly available.
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Strengthened powers to tackle supply chain unfairness in new Agriculture Bill

Strengthened powers to tackle supply chain unfairness in new Agriculture Bill

16 Jan 202000:02
Strengthened powers to tackle supply chain unfairness have been included in the new Agriculture Bill, which returned to Parliament this week.
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MP calls for cross-departmental summit to tackle hare coursing

MP calls for cross-departmental summit to tackle hare coursing

14 Jan 202011:18
MP Graham Stuart has called for the Home Office, Defra and the Ministry of Justice to come together for a special summit to tackle the ‘blight’ of hare coursing.
arableLegislationPoliticsRural crime
Bill to ensure farmers are paid in 2020 expected to pass by end of January

Bill to ensure farmers are paid in 2020 expected to pass by end of January

13 Jan 202015:45
A new piece of legislation which will allow the Government to continue to pay farm subsidies in 2020 is expected to be passed by the end of this month, according to a Defra spokeswoman.
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Villiers to look at abattoir availability in bid to cut livestock journey times

Villiers to look at abattoir availability in bid to cut livestock journey times

13 Jan 202013:58
Defra Secretary Theresa Villiers has promised to look at the availability of abattoir facilities as part of the Government’s plan to reduce the amount of time livestock spend in transit.
Animal Health and WelfareBeefBrexitBusinessLegislationlivestockPoliticssheep
OFC20: Meat has a place in national food strategy

OFC20: Meat has a place in national food strategy

09 Jan 202018:25
The Government’s chief food adviser has called the current debate on meat eating an unpleasant dialogue of the deaf.
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Farmers must keep 30 per cent of their BPS after Brexit, says NFU

Farmers must keep 30 per cent of their BPS after Brexit, says NFU

08 Jan 202018:38
The NFU has called for farmers in England to keep at least 30 per cent of their direct payments after Brexit.
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Villiers admits ‘engaging’ with Number 10 on Derbyshire cull decision

Villiers admits ‘engaging’ with Number 10 on Derbyshire cull decision

08 Jan 202016:35
Defra Secretary Theresa Villiers has admitted ‘engaging’ with Number 10 on the last-minute decision to stop the Derbyshire badger cull.
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New Agriculture Bill to introduce regular food security audits

New Agriculture Bill to introduce regular food security audits

08 Jan 202014:48
The new Agriculture Bill due to be introduced to Parliament this month will include a legal requirement for the Government to carry out regular food security audits.
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Farmers without qualifications could be excluded from funding and tenancies

Farmers without qualifications could be excluded from funding and tenancies

08 Jan 202009:06
Farmers without formal qualifications could be excluded from accessing Government funding or even tenancies over the next two or three years, a prominent peer has warned.
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NFU calls for Ag Bill, to be reintroduced this month, to set up trade standards body

NFU calls for Ag Bill, to be reintroduced this month, to set up trade standards body

08 Jan 202000:02
The NFU has called for the new Agriculture Bill, which will be reintroduced to Parliament this month, to set up a commission to protect food standards in trade deals.
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Ex-Defra adviser accused of lying about livestock farmers ‘damaging’ nature

Ex-Defra adviser accused of lying about livestock farmers ‘damaging’ nature

02 Jan 202014:05
The Tenant Farmers’ Association (TFA) has accused ex-Defra adviser Professor Sir Ian Boyd of lying, after he claimed livestock farmers were being paid by the Government to damage the environment.
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The 2020s are coming - find out what is in store for farming over the next ten years

The 2020s are coming - find out what is in store for farming over the next ten years

27 Dec 201915:00
As the country enters a new decade, Abi Kay and Lauren Dean set out the main issues farmers are likely to face in the 2020s. 
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New Defra Secretary of State – who are the runners and riders?

New Defra Secretary of State – who are the runners and riders?

13 Dec 201914:28
Now Boris Johnson has won a huge majority, thoughts are turning to what his new Government will look like. Abi Kay looks at the runners and riders for Defra Secretary.
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Farm groups react to Conservative victory in the election

Farm groups react to Conservative victory in the election

13 Dec 201907:30
The Conservatives have won the General Election, with a predicted majority of 78 and just two seats left to declare.
arableBrexitLegislationlivestockPolitics
Villiers ignored expert advice when she pulled plug on Derbyshire cull

Villiers ignored expert advice when she pulled plug on Derbyshire cull

12 Dec 201912:00
Defra Secretary Theresa Villiers ignored expert veterinary and scientific advice when she pulled the plug on the Derbyshire badger cull, according to the NFU.
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