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A spokesperson for National Pig Association said ongoing discussion between the assurance body and members was needed and that new requirements should not only be evidence based 'but also financially assessed and feasible'

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"Rural communities and businesses have often felt that the issues we encounter play second fiddle to those in urban areas"

It said the decision was a reflection of the 'reality' of the livestock industry right now with 'reducing stock numbers nationally' and the 'increasing financial pressures on the agricultural industry'

The Leach family, Hebden Bridge, successfully retained the supreme prime lamb championship for the third year running at Skipton's Farmers Guardian supported Christmas showcase

"Scottish farmers and crofters deserved a Budget that recognised their indispensable role in Scotland’s rural and national prosperity"

Opposition parties vow to fight on to protect UK farmers

NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said there are sheep farmers who have 'wholeheartedly thrown themselves into the SFI pilot', whose agreements have now ended with no certainty over continuation into SFI and fears over budget cutbacks

Results from the Groceries Code Adjudicator's 2024 annual survey showed an 'improvement in treatment of suppliers'

"This Budget fails to deliver the funds for farmers and the whole of rural Scotland"