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Video: Trade and food security top concerns for Lib Dems

bitcoin hoy precio www.survivalprep.net The Liberal Democrats have passed a wide-ranging motion pledging better support for British farmers to produce food more sustainably, protect the environment and uphold their high standards in trade deals.…

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Lib Dems blast government neglect of fruit and veg sector

The UK government’s decision to ditch plans for a horticulture strategy for England is an “absolute disgrace”, according to the chairman of the Liberal Democrats’ food and farming group. Stuart…

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Almost 90% of the public want farmers to be paid fairly

British farmers have once again been backed by the general public, with new research showing 88% want them to be paid fairly for the food they produce. The study, carried…

AGRICULTURAL TRANSITION

Unspent budget risks farmers’ livelihoods, says Farron

The Liberal Democrats have accused the Conservative government of risking farmers’ livelihoods over its “botched” handling of the agricultural transition. The latest Defra figures reveal the government underspent £265m of…

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Glastir replacement scheme opens with no funding assurances

Farmers have said they’re being put in an “impossible position” by the Welsh government, after being invited to apply for a new environmental scheme without knowing how much their payments…

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Opinion: 'Old school' farmer almost teaches minister lesson

I had a call from a strange mobile number. I often ignore these, but something told me that this one was important. Within moments, I knew my instinct was right.…

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Hill farming advocate addresses Lib Dems conference

Upland farming advocate Julia Aglionby has addressed the Liberal Democrats conference about her plans to become an MP. Ms Aglionby was earlier revealed as the Lib Dems' prospective parliamentary candidate…

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FW Podcast Ep 175: Maize seed success and digital cows

Fears for next year's UK maize crop disaster averted as the government agrees to new seed dressing licenses. Are your cows ready to go digital? Are you ready to take…

AGRICULTURAL TRANSITION

Libs Dems demand extra ￡1bn/year for farming

The Liberal Democrats have passed a motion at their autumn party conference calling for  an extra £1bn/year to be added to the UK farming budget. Research by the House of…

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Opinion: Farmers are the climate change scapegoats

There are two distinct groups of people associated with net zero. Consultants who tell us everything we need to know on the subject and have a vested interest in the…

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This Week in Farming: Milk fears, new Quadtrac and SFI opens

Hello and welcome to This Week in Farming, your regular round-up of the best Farmers Weekly content from the past seven days. Here’s the five key topics the FW team…

FARM POLICY

Upland sheep farmers in Lake District fear for future

Upland farmers in the Lake District say their traditional sheep farming communities face an uncertain future due to reductions in stock numbers to comply with environmental policy. Keith Rowand, an…

ENVIRONMENT

Agroforestry: Can it work for farming as well as environment?

Agroforestry is attracting a lot of attention from policy makers, environmentalists and farmers seeking new opportunities. Environmentally, the benefits are well recorded. The Woodland Trust’s Farming for the Future report…

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Editor's view: Welcome to the Farmers Party conference

Party conference season is nearly upon us with the Lib Dems set to gather in Bournemouth next week, the Tories the week after and Labour later in October. As much…

ENVIRONMENT

Rural support for Rishi Sunak's green policy shift

Farm and countryside groups have applauded the announcement from prime minister Rishi Sunak that there will be some slowing down of the drive towards achieving “net-zero” carbon emissions by mid-century.…

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Video: British farming 'on its knees' - Riverford founder

Food and farm leaders have sent an open letter to UK supermarkets urging fairer treatment for suppliers, as many farmers say they are “on their knees”. Guy Singh-Watson, founder of…

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FW Podcast Ep 174: Does Back British Farming day have impact?

Back British Farming day what impact does it really have on politicians? We meet the new shadow Defra secretary, how would he make farmers lives better if Labour won the…

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Opinion: Standing room only when a planner comes to talk

I’m off to Montague Farm in East Sussex, which seems to alternate use of its farm buildings as a venue for upmarket weddings and … er … NFU gatherings.  Sadly,…

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