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...
NFU
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...
Agri Politics
Border operating model must deliver level playing field - NFU
As the government announces its new border operating model for Great Britain, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has urged both...
Agri Politics
Sustainable Farming Incentive is 'important step' - NFU
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) vice-president Tom Bradshaw has said that the delivery of the Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot will be...
Rural Life
NFU Live lessons set to reach over 200,000 students
More than 200,000 primary school pupils are delving into the world of food and farming in one of the country’s...
Agri Politics
Farm businesses can play a 'key role' in investment-led recovery - NFU
National Farmers Union (NFU) president Minette Batters said that the new budget announced by Rishi Sunak today (March 3), “underlines...
Agri Politics
Requirement for a 'tough balance to be struck' on trade deals and food standards
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has responded to the report by the Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC). NFU president Minette...
