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Flexibility in CAP deal must not be used to make UK farmers ‘uncompetitive’
Flexibility in CAP deal must not be used to make UK farmers ‘uncompetitive’ CLA President Harry Cotterell said: “Obviously, we need to have the details of the deal confirmed, but it does appear to pave...
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Meirionnydd farmer diversifies in preparation for CAP reform
Meirionnydd farmer diversifies in preparation for CAP reform A Meirionnydd farmer has gone the extra mile to ensure he is financially prepared to deal with a possible cut in his single farm payment...
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Next CAP should include Young Entrants Scheme, says Next Generation
Next CAP should include Young Entrants Scheme, says Next Generation Forum chairman William Lawrence will outline the forum’s position on CAP and young entrants during the ‘Changing Perceptions for a...
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CLA calls for fast government action to find market solutions to pay for...
CLA calls for fast government action to find market solutions to pay for natural environment The Association said it is essential to enable more conservation work within the natural environment, and...
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NFU remains concerned about aspects of EU vote on CAP
NFU remains concerned about aspects of EU vote on CAP The European Parliament has supported a number of major changes to the European Commission’s controversial Common Agriculture Policy reform...
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MEPs fail the environment in crucial CAP vote
MEPs fail the environment in crucial CAP vote MEPs in Strasbourg ignored more than a million emails from members of the public who urged them to reform the Common Agricultural Policy so that it...
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NBA asks beef farmers to back its efforts to secure new coupled payment for...
NBA asks beef farmers to back its efforts to secure new coupled payment for suckler stock Northern Ireland’s Agriculture Minister, and her Department, have a chance to secure a solid future for both...
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CAP budget cuts for next 7-years means urgent rethink of spending is needed
CAP budget cuts for next 7-years means urgent rethink of spending is needed Farmer members called for a fundamental rethink of the rural development programmes after hearing that the CAP budget will be...
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High level lobby event brings CAP concerns to the fore
High level lobby event brings CAP concerns to the fore The event took place today in Brussels (Thursday May 30) and was hosted by Italian farming organisation Coldiretti. It brought together the...
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CAP update on Young Farmers
CAP update on Young Farmers The European Council of Young Farmers (CEJA) has recently stated that the new Common Agricultural Policy budget should include mandatory funding for Young Farmers. This...
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CAP Reform
CAP Reform In view of the current ‘trilogue’ discussions, the European dairy industry puts forward an effective safety net as an alternative to any form of supply management. This safety net should...
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NFU President at heart of CAP battle
NFU President at heart of CAP battle He will join the Presidents of the other UK and European farm organisations as expectations mount that CAP reform negotiations will enter their final, critical...
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UK votes on Common Agricultural Policy reform
UK votes on Common Agricultural Policy reform With a final deal yet to be struck, the UK has supported a mandate for the Irish Presidency to take the revised CAP proposals to Brussels to be passed by...
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Paterson needs to reconsider CAP modulation issue
Paterson needs to reconsider CAP modulation issue CLA President Harry Cotterell welcomed the agreement between the European Agriculture Council, the European Commission and the European Parliament,...
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RSPB and Farmers call on UK governments to save farmland wildlife, following...
RSPB and Farmers call on UK governments to save farmland wildlife, following ‘disastrous’ deal from Europe Many of our most iconic species of wildlife including the skylark, brown hare and the brown...
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Williams continues to question Ministers over support for upland hill farmers
Williams continues to question Ministers over support for upland hill farmers Yesterday, during Defra Questions in the House of Commons, Brecon and Radnorshire MP Roger Williams raised his concerns...
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UK Government ‘support’ for agriculture is empty rhetoric
UK Government ‘support’ for agriculture is empty rhetoric The UK government’s decision to hand over more CAP Pillar 2 funds than any other EU member state showed its professed support for rural...
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Farmers and growers urged to shape NFU CAP talks
Farmers and growers urged to shape NFU CAP talks Attention now turns to how Defra will implement the new policy and these meetings will help NFU Senior CAP Adviser Gail Soutar, senior NFU officials and...
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The PM should be consistent with tax payer funded benefits cap
The PM should be consistent with tax payer funded benefits cap Mr George urged the PM to cap payments to wealthy landowners. Mr George asked the Prime Minister: “Of course, any Government should seek...
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Common Agricultural Policy joint statement agreed by NFU, CLA, TFA and Defra
Common Agricultural Policy joint statement agreed by NFU, CLA, TFA and Defra There are choices in how we do this, in particular regarding implementation of the new Direct Payments Scheme, how...
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