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Farmers 'must' have access to species control in hunting row

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Farmers 'must' have access to species control in hunting row

The Scottish Greens claimed the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 was acting as a 'loophole' in the fox hunting ban. But politicians argued the legislation's licensing scheme had enabled farmers to control predators on farmland

clock 07 October 2024 • 2 min read
Wales supports re-introduction of Eurasian beavers despite concern of 'unintended consequences' on farmland

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Wales supports re-introduction of Eurasian beavers despite concern of 'unintended consequences' on farmland

"By sidelining our farmers, we risk jeopardising both our food supply and the rural economy"

clock 06 October 2024 • 5 min read
Why did farmers turn their backs on the Conservatives at the General Election?

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Why did farmers turn their backs on the Conservatives at the General Election?

"Politics has not worked for farmers in a very long time"

clock 04 October 2024 • 6 min read
Party conference roundup: What are the political parties offering farmers?

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Party conference roundup: What are the political parties offering farmers?

clock 04 October 2024 • 1 min read
From the editor: "Simplifying the system and reducing the burden of bureaucracy are key if Red Tractor wants to win back confidence and members"

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From the editor: "Simplifying the system and reducing the burden of bureaucracy are key if Red Tractor wants to win back confidence and members"

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 03 October 2024 • 2 min read
Farming Matters: Phil Latham - "Will inheritance tax relief be lost for farming businesses? If so, it will devastate the succession plans for many families"

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Farming Matters: Phil Latham - "Will inheritance tax relief be lost for farming businesses? If so, it will devastate the succession plans for many families"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Dairy farmer and equestrian centre owner in Cheshire - Phil Latham

clock 03 October 2024 • 4 min read
Alan Laidlaw to step down as chief executive of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland

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Alan Laidlaw to step down as chief executive of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland

"I am, and always have been, a huge advocate for Scottish farming"

clock 03 October 2024 • 2 min read
The Conservative Party needs a leader who understands the rural way of life

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The Conservative Party needs a leader who understands the rural way of life

Shadow Defra Secretary Steve Barclay provided his thoughts on the next Conservative Party leader

clock 02 October 2024 • 1 min read
Liz Truss reflects on defeat, why she could have done a better job than Rishi Sunak at the General Election and what's next at the Conservative Party Conference

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Liz Truss reflects on defeat, why she could have done a better job than Rishi Sunak at the General Election and what's next at the Conservative Party Conference

The former Defra Secretary said that if her mini budget had 'been allowed to succeed', the UK could have been in a better position

clock 01 October 2024 • 4 min read
NFU and international farmers groups call for bold action and strong support for farmer-centric food systems

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NFU and international farmers groups call for bold action and strong support for farmer-centric food systems

As the G7 Agriculture Ministers’ meetings took place in Sicily, the presidents of G7 farmer organisations met to highlight the role farmers play in resilient, inclusive and sustainable food systems

clock 27 September 2024 • 2 min read