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Flower expert Jan Wyers tells us that we must all act before the end of November to halt changes proposed by Europe that could lead plant nurseries going out of business and the variety of plant available reduce considerably.
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New opportunities, as well as challenges await rural businesses who are facing great uncertainty says the new chairman of the Isle of Wight branch of the CLA.
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The Isle of Wight Chair of the CLA says the Government's talk of 5G rollout is "ludicrous when vast areas are still struggling with 4G". He talks more about that, and other issues facing farmers and land owners pre-Brexit.
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Although the County Show won't go ahead this year, there are other events planned. Details within
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Farmers and growers challenged the MP to back British farming when a new agriculture policy.
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The event takes place on 7th April this year in Atherfield.
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The Agriculture Bill will have it second reading in Parliament next week. Farmers and landowner are calling for urgent clarity on post 2022 funding plans.
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The CLA President says, "This cut is a major backward step" for rural businesses in the region
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The Isle of Wight MP came under fire this week for how he voted in relation to post-Brexit food standards in the UK. Here are the reasons Bob said he voted against it and some of the reasons why others are worried about standards being undermined
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Rural England battles fly-tipping epidemic, costing landowners thousands in clear-up
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The CLA and Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society have relaunched their rural awards – don’t delay, nominate today
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The Gilten Market is an historic Isle of Wight event, held under the patronage of the High Sheriff, dating back to the 1800s
