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...
NFU
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...
Dairy
Farming unions warn of rising dairy production costs and unstable milk prices
The UK farming unions are warning that the dairy industry is facing an extremely challenging year on the back of...
Rural Life
NFU calls out HS2 to up its communication game to farmers during rail project
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called on HS2 Ltd. to drastically improve its communication and engagement with farmers affected...
Rural Life
NFU report showcases how agriculture can be used effectively in the classroom
A new report by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) demonstrates how farming and agriculture can be used effectively in the...
Agri-Business
Australia FTA: UK Government report warned deal would drop UK farm output
Reports have emerged that the UK government has agreed in principle to offer a 15-year transition zero-tariff, zero-quota trade deal...
Agri Politics
Exit payment consultation: Farmers will be making 'life-changing decisions' - NFU
The government has launched its consultation into the administration of direct payments and a lump sum exit payment for farmers...
Agri Politics
Government must 'stand up for farmers' in Australia and NZ deals - NFU
As trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand reach an advanced stage, farming organisations from across the UK have urged...
Rural Life
Huge public support for strong action to curb rural crime
Nearly 70,000 members of the public have backed the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) calls for immediate action to tackle rural...
Agri Politics
'If the government is to raise the welfare bar here, it must do so for food imports' - NFU
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has said the government must apply the same standards to imports as it...
Beef
Great British Beef Week can help build Britain’s food brand - NFU
As the agri-food industry celebrates Great British Beef Week, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is urging farmers to use this...
Agri Politics
NFU awarded £30,000 to teach STEM through agriculture
The Royal Academy of Engineering has awarded a grant of £30,000 to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) to deliver Science,...
Agri Politics
Business confidence remains low among farmers according to latest NFU survey
Both short and mid-term confidence among British farmers has remained negative for the third year running, the latest National Farmers’...
Pig/Poultry
Lifting of housing measures is 'good news' for poultry keepers - NFU
The decision to lift the requirement for all poultry keepers to house their birds is good news for Britain’s poultry...
Agri Politics
'Gene editing offers huge opportunities for farmers' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) believes new precision breeding techniques, such as gene editing, could protect crops and animals from...
