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NFU finds “modest” farm income gains are “fragile”
The latest farming income figures have been published by Defra, with the NFU labelling the gains as “fragile”.

CCF urges Government to prioritise the UK food supply chain
The CCF has issued a letter to Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner MP, calling for immediate action to establish a robust food resilience plan for the UK.

Government proposes extended bottom trawling ban
Defra has outlined plans to ban the process of bottom trawling in more Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in UK waters.

Industry to speak at IGD’s ‘Future of the UK Food System’ event
IGD has announced its inaugural flagship event, the Future of the UK Food System, a one-day conference offering insights into the UK food system.

Online nominations for this year’s Women in Meat Industry Awards are open
The annual Women In Meat Industry Awards is the biggest and most important initiative that recognises the significant and growing contribution that women make across the meat sector.

Rhug Estate in the spotlight at Wales Food and Drink Awards
Lord Newborough, owner of Rhug Estate, was named ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the Wales Food and Drink Awards 2025 in recognition of his contribution to the Welsh food industry.

Fresh produce EU import checks scrapped ahead of SPS deal
Government will scrap border checks on fruit and vegetables imported from the European Union in an early move to “ease trade” ahead of its new SPS deal with the EU.
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