Brexit – Page 21
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NewsUK-Australia trade deal unlikely to affect food prices or supply, MPs told
Concerns about agreement were overshadowed by the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
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NewsChecks on EU imports on track for July start, says government
But concerns have been raised about Welsh readiness to handle goods from Ireland
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NewsUkraine conflict expected to hit seasonal worker numbers
Two thirds of UK Seasonal Worker visas in 2021 went to Ukrainians, with Russia the second most recruited country
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NewsSeasonal worker wages soar 38% in ‘administrative nightmare’ for UK growers
The pay rise is due to come into dforce in April, but has been slammed as “unfit for purpose” by growers
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Analysis & FeaturesHow has Brexit shaped a new all-Ireland food sector?
Future trends could depend on UK-EU relations and Northern Ireland protocol
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NewsNew Zealand trade deal draws mixed reaction from food industry and farmers’ groups
Farmers have been critical but drinks exporters and SMEs are in favour of the trade deal
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Brexit to blame for the 20-mile lorry queues into Dover?
Traffic jams into the port are on the rise and more delays are likely with extra border checks from July. So what’s behind the Dover issues?
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy aren’t supermarkets clearing the pork backlog?
Many producers are frustrated at a perceived lack of support from UK supermarkets
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NewsBrexit: calls grow for EU-UK veterinary deal to cut border red tape
Farmers, fishers and hauliers say some businesses can no longer trade with EU
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Comment & OpinionPig crisis conflict to seasonal wage confusion: five key takeaways from the NFU Conference 2022
The conference was a day of lively debate as it broached the problems currently facing farmers with speeches from NFU president Minette Batters, Defra secretary George Eustice and more
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NewsGeorge Eustice rejects calls for pig crisis financial support at NFU Conference
Eustice rejected multiple calls for direct financial support, as NFU president Minette Batters slammed the government’s “total lack of understanding about how food production works”
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NewsRed tape plagued dairy exports to the EU 'could grind to a halt'
Lye Cross Farm says new health certification requirements are too narrow
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NewsDefra makes key change to pig support package in boost for sector
It will now allow animals processed under its Slaughter Incentive Payment Scheme to be sold on the domestic market
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NewsHMRC acknowledges confusion over new customs form requirements
Filippo Berio has reported delays to olive oil shipments from Italy due to the confusion
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NewsBrexit: UK, EU and Irish statistics show major shifts in Britain’s food trade
The ONS warned the ‘volatile’ data shown in its latest stats were due to Brexit, the pandemic and the global supply chain crisis
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NewsDefra to launch supply chain probe into UK pig crisis
It comes as more than 200,000 animals are now backlogged on farms
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NewsNorthern Ireland Brexit food checks to continue for now
A Belfast court has overruled a call to end checks by NI’s agriculture minister, pending further legal challenges
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NewsBacklogged pigs hit 200k as producers call for more supermarket support
The crisis-hit pig sector was due to meet in an industry summit on Thursday
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NewsUK-Australia trade deal slammed again by meat sector
The deal has been described as “useless” and one that hands the advantage to Australian farmers
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Comment & OpinionNo end in sight over debate on checks for food ‘imports’ to Northern Ireland
The DUP, with one eye on elections in May, has put the issue of checks on food – and by extension Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit constitutional status – right on the table