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Extend Seasonal Workers Pilot Scheme now to stop crops rotting in fields urges NFU

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Extend Seasonal Workers Pilot Scheme now to stop crops rotting in fields urges NFU

Extend Seasonal Workers Pilot Scheme now to stop crops rotting in fields urges NFU

Posted on October 29, 2019October 29, 2019 by Anna Tobin in Brexit news

The Seasonal Workers Pilot scheme must be expanded now to help solve the labour supply problems hitting the fruit and veg business, says the National Farmers Union (NFU). Anna Tobin reports

Agriculture and business respond to Johnson’s deal

Agriculture and business respond to Johnson’s deal

Posted on October 18, 2019October 21, 2019 by Anna Tobin in Brexit news

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed a deal with the EU. He still has to get it through parliament, but what has been the response from farming and business? Anna Tobin reports

NFU welcomes Article 50 extension but says it must be used constructively

NFU welcomes Article 50 extension but says it must be used constructively

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by Anna Tobin in Brexit news

The National Farmers Union president Minette Batters welcomed the Article 50 extension but urges the Government to use the time to work towards a satisfactory deal and end the ongoing uncertainty. Anna Tobin reports