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Food security ‘vital part of national security’, Sunak tells farmers
Rishi Sunak has told farmers that food security is a vital part of national security as he set out support for the sector. Speaking at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) annual conference, the Prime Minister outlined a doubling of the...
Press Association
Farmers warn food security ‘really under threat’ amid supermarket protest
Farmers in Kent are stationing their tractors in a supermarket car park to protest against cheap imports and “win over” the British public. Around 20 tractors are parked at Tesco Extra in Whitfield, near Dover, to raise awareness of the...
Press Association
Scarecrows 'protest' outside Parliament as MPs debate supermarkets' treatment of farmers
The 49 scarecrows standing outside Parliament represent the 49% of fruit and vegetable farmers who say it's likely they will go out of business in the next 12 months, with many blaming supermarkets and their buyers as a leading threat to...
Press Association
PM takes questions at the National Farmers’ Union conference - full Q&A
Rishi Sunak has pledged to “never take our food security for granted” as he outlined support for farmers in a speech to the sector. Speaking to the National Farmers’ Union conference on Tuesday, the Prime Minister said the Government...
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Farmers protest at the Port of Dover against cheap meat imports
Farmers using their vehicles to cause disruption and slow traffic around the Port of Dover as they protest against cheap meat imports.
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Shire horses harvest King's College wildflower meadow
Shire horses Cosmo and Bryn from the Huntingdon-based Waldburg Shires stables are used to harvest King's College wildflower meadow. The heavy horses will help to cut the meadow before turning and carting the hay on a traditional wain,...
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PM tells farming conference Government is ‘by their side’
Rishi Sunak has pledged to “never take our food security for granted” as he outlined support for farmers in a speech to the sector. Speaking to the National Farmers’ Union conference on Tuesday, the Prime Minister said the Government...
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PM tells farming conference Government is ‘by their side’ - full speech
Rishi Sunak has pledged to “never take our food security for granted” as he outlined support for farmers in a speech to the sector. Speaking to the National Farmers’ Union conference on Tuesday, the Prime Minister said the Government...
Bloomberg
Prices Will Go Up: Rep. McClellan on Tariffs
Representative Jennifer McClellan (D) Virginia, shares her thoughts on President Trump's 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada going into effect today and the proposed agriculture tariffs that will go into effect in April. Rep. McClellan...
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Farmers march on Parliament in Pancake Day protest against inheritance tax
Farmers returned to central London on Tuesday to protest over inheritance tax changes with a Pancake Day rally. The protesters, accompanied by a few tractors and harvesters, met at around midday to march from Whitehall towards Parliament.
Bloomberg
Rep. Lucas on Government Funding, Agriculture Tariffs
Representative Frank Lucas (R) Oklahoma, shares his thoughts on whether or not a clean continuing resolution will pass when discussing Congress and government funding. He also talks about President Trump's proposed agriculture tariffs...
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Upcoming Trump tariffs could make things more expensive for American farmers
The United States is set to impose tariffs of 25% on goods from Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday, while also doubling existing 10% tariff on imports from China. American farmers could pay the price. (Scripps News)
Bloomberg
Cattle Farmers Face Bird Flu Fears
A second variant of bird flu has been discovered in US dairy cows. The USDA found the new strain in the milk of two cows in Nevada. An older strain was linked to over 900 herds of cattle across 16 states. Patrick Montgomery, chief...
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'Ukraine president Zelensky is a hero', says Tory leader Kemi Badenoch
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch spoke from Fairview Farm in Co Down on a visit to Northern Ireland, where she answered questions about President Zelensky and US President Donald Trump's explosive meeting on Friday.
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Farming leaders’ fury as Treasury stands firm on inheritance tax change
Agricultural leaders left a meeting with the Treasury with “boiling blood” after the Government faced down their arguments to rethink proposed changes to inheritance tax on farms. Following the meeting, NFU president Tom Bradshaw told...
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NFU hold press conference after meeting with Treasury - full version
The National Farmers’ Union hold a press conference after meeting with the Treasury to provide an update on discussions over changes to inheritance tax for agricultural property and businesses. Following the meeting, NFU president Tom...