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New subsidy scheme in England benefits big landowners disproportionately, NFU boss says
Plans welcomed by landowners but could constrain party’s fiscal headroom if it wins power next year
The British sector is beset by challenges, as a recent report by a House of Lords committee makes clear
Criticism from National Farmers’ Union follows surge in price of commodity to 12-year high
Virus is affecting fewer birds this autumn while avian immunity is increasing
At the margin, there are opportunities, but the price of carbon credits needs to rise
Minister warns of farmland turned over to tree planting and other carbon offset schemes
The government’s post-Brexit subsidy regime has left some farmers with less money than before
Food supply chains are coming under threat because of climate change
Supermarkets among groups behind pilot scheme to combat human rights abuses in British fleet
Retailers claim they are battling to keep costs down for consumers after average punnet price increased 11% in 2022
Task force launched by supermarkets to tackle exploitation has yet to complete any assessments
Smaller farms at risk as production costs of milk exceed the amount that most farmers are paid
FT investigation detailed mistreatment of Filipino crew who worked on British boats over the course of a year
Two cousins came to the UK for a better life. They left changed forever
The sector is struggling with labour shortages and post-Brexit export regulations
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs hit by added post-Brexit responsibilities and turnover of ministers
UK fishing boats will be able to land Northeast Atlantic spur dog — or ‘rock salmon’ — after sustainability levels recover
Climate advisers’ report critical of progress and identifies multiple failures
Move comes after warnings that the recruitment process was exposing Asian migrants to exploitation
MSPs seek pause in aquaculture growth over environmental and welfare concerns as mortality doubles
Leaving the Common Agricultural Policy was meant to herald a new era
Farming group’s chief says extreme weather and higher input costs increase chances of empty shelves after salad crunch
As supermarkets ration salad, agriculture needs help from a government that cares
Thérèse Coffey tells NFU conference egg production drop not caused by market failure, while Tesco announces rationing
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