Pig/Poultry
'Protecting bird health and welfare is our number 1 priority' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is working with its members to ensure they can put in place all the necessary...
NFU
Agri Politics
Budget presents opportunity to invest in climate-friendly food production - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said that next week’s Autumn Budget provides an opportunity for the government to showcase...
Beef
NFU Cymru and NFU Mutual search for Welsh livestock champion
After a year off due to the Covid-19 pandemic, National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru and NFU Mutual are again on...
Agri-Business
NFU's Harvest Live to teach 50,000 kids about British food
More than 50,000 primary school students will take part in the National Farmers’ Union’s (NFU’s) Harvest Live festival this week,...
Environment
84% of farmers interested in applying for ELM schemes
A new National Farmers Union (NFU) survey has revealed that 84% of farmers and growers are interested in applying for...
Environment
NFU teams up with Drax Group to develop energy crops
The sustainable bioenergy company, Drax Group, has teamed up with the National Farmers Union of England and Wales (NFU), to...
Dairy
NFU launches new dairy strategy at UK Dairy Day
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has published an ambitious new export strategy to help the British dairy sector unlock new...
Agri-Business
British food production must not slip below 60% self-sufficiency - NFU
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is calling for a commitment from government that Britain’s food production will not slip below...
Rural Life
NFU begins search for new Student and Young Farmer Ambassadors
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is once again on the hunt for young people passionate about agriculture to join its...
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...
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...
