Agri-Business
E10 rollout to boost UK wheat and sugar markets
Petrol pumps across the UK will now offer greener E10 petrol from today (September 1). The UK government says the...
NFU
Agri-Business
Report warns of 500,000 UK food industry vacancies amid calls for 'Recovery Visa'
A new cross-industry report calls for a 12-month ‘Covid Recovery Visa’ to help alleviate workforce shortages that causing serious disruption...
Agri Politics
Strict beaver licensing is a 'positive' outcome - NFU
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) environment forum chairman Richard Bramley has said that the NFU is committed to working with Natural...
Agri Politics
Animal welfare is a 'top priority' for any farmer - NFU
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) deputy president Stuart Roberts has said that animal welfare is always a top priority for any...
Agri Politics
'Flexible approach' needed for lump sum exit payment scheme - NFU
The government consultation period into the administration of direct payments and a lump sum exit payment for farmers who may...
Arable
Producer organisations set to provide 'funding relief' for growers - NFU
The short-term transition of producer organisation funding by Defra provides welcome relief for growers and avoids a funding gap that...
Agri Politics
National Food Strategy serves as a 'wake-up call for us all' - Batters
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has said that the National Food Strategy should act as “a wake-up call...
Environment
‘Right tree, right place’ – NFU launches Tree Strategy
Planting the right tree in the right place should be the driving principle behind the nation’s tree planting ambitions, the...
Agri Politics
Survey shows 85% of people want future trade deals to protect British farmers
A new survey by OnePoll demonstrates the strength of feeling among the British public when it comes to upholding the...
Rural Life
School children’s farming projects amaze NFU Farmvention judges
From a food waste saving app to a vertical farming system on salt marshes, nine school projects focused on farming...
Arable
Growers to showcase value of environmental delivery during #YourHarvest campaign
As the arable sector marks the start of harvest with the launch of the #YourHarvest campaign, growers are showcasing their...
Agri Politics
NFU discusses how the government can get farmers 'match ready' for future FTAs
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) have welcomed a group of MPs to the Farmers’ Club to discuss how the government...
Environment
Climate action must be backed up with the correct policies - NFU
The British arable sector offers many solutions to the climate challenge, but it needs the right policy environment if it...
Rural Life
'Poor connectivity is a huge issue' for farmers - NFU
Investment to improve digital connectivity in rural areas will open up opportunities for food producing businesses and ensure they can...
Agri Politics
NFU urges Prime Minister to showcase his plan for future of British farming and trade
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is urging the Prime Minister and his government to come forward with a comprehensive strategy...
Rural Life
Calls for 'urgent action' to deter rural fly-tippers
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called for urgent action to tackle fly-tipping, as new figures from the Environment Agency...
Agri Politics
UK-Australia trade deal will mean a 'significant increase in competition' for the domestic market - NFU
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has said that the NFU has been clear about their concerns over the...
Agri Politics
NFU welcomes new powers to tackle dog attacks on livestock
New powers to tackle livestock worrying will offer much greater protection and be welcomed by farmers who have seen incidents...
