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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
British Retail Consortium’s forecast comes as Asda and Morrisons ration purchases of fruit and vegetables
Farmers are intensely aware of the challenges in conserving water supplies
Finances are in peril, with new funding to replace EU-style subsidies still at an early stage of development
Government to increase funding to landowners in England under environment protection programme
Stocks of cod, whiting and herring are being overfished, warn environmental groups
NFU head says ministers have been slow in responding to her concerns
Trade group chief notes ‘worst bird flu outbreak that we’ve seen’
Those attending Defra meeting criticise simplification of payment schemes and new uncertainty
Butchers left without free-range supplies for festive period because of strain that is ‘growing exponentially’
Industry groups urge agriculture minister to reconsider new rule on meat products
Government must realise that regenerative agriculture is here to stay
The Netherlands’ amazing success in high-tech farming shows complying with EU rules can be a competitive advantage
A return to EU-style payments based on land area is among the options
Price rises across wide range of products predicted as output is cut over surging energy costs
Anne-Marie Trevelyan assures safeguards will protect farmers despite worries about cheap meat imports
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