Environment
Rollout of E10 biofuel is 'good news' for farmers and green agenda - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU), has responded to the government announcement that the rollout of E10 biofuel will begin from...
NFU
Agri Politics
Eustice sets out approach for future agricultural policy
Environment Secretary George Eustice has said farmers can face the future with confidence now that we have left the EU...
Rural Life
'Mental health awareness more important than ever' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is joining the Farm Safety Foundation’s #MindYourHead campaign to raise awareness of mental health at...
Agri-Business
Horticulture levy result 'shows just how divided levy payers have become' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) horticulture and potatoes board chairman, Ali Capper, has responded to the news that 61% of...
Arable
'British Sugar package will do nothing to retain growers' - NFU
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Sugar board chairman Michael Sly has responded to the launch of British Sugar’s ‘Beet Package Plus’....
Rural Life
NFU and BHS urge the public not to use sky lanterns to celebrate Chinese New Year
People celebrating Chinese New Year are being urged to do so without setting off sky lanterns as figures show lanterns...
Rural Life
Farmers say poor rural connectivity is leaving them behind
More than four in 10 farmers still don’t have adequate fast and reliable broadband in order to run a modern-day...
Arable
'Banning solid urea would discriminate against farmers in England' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) believes an industry-regulated approach to the use of solid urea fertiliser will allow farmers in...
Agri Politics
Free Covid-19 testing offered to food sector workers
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has confirmed that food sector workers will be offered government-funded Covid-19 tests. The NFU has...
N.Ireland
UK farm unions granted permission to continue COPA-COGECA membership
European farm lobbying group COPA-COGECA has granted UK farming unions permission to continue their membership despite leaving the EU. However, as...
Agri Politics
Trust in the regulation of biotechnologies is 'essential for farmers'
Responding to the announcement that the government is to launch a consultation on the future regulation of gene editing, National...
Agri-Business
Aldi pledges to spend an additional £3.5 billion buying from British suppliers
Aldi has announced plans to increase the amount of food and drink it buys from British suppliers by £3.5 billion...
Rural Life
'Any sky lantern sent up to celebrate the New Year could ruin a farmer’s 2021' - NFU
With New Year’s Eve approaching and families encouraged to stay at home this year, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is...
Agri Politics
Tariff-free element of Brexit deal 'will be a particular relief for farmers' - NFU
“The successful conclusion of a deal between the UK and EU is very positive news for British agriculture,” according to...
Agri Politics
IFA and NFU meet to discuss latest Brexit developments
The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), Tim Cullinan, and the president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Minette...
Agri Politics
Brexit tariffs 'would have severe ramifications for long-term future of British farming'
The government’s new import tariff regime will provide certainty for farmers by largely maintaining import tariffs at present levels, the...
Agri-Business
NFU holds virtual banking forum centered around the transition to net zero
Lending appetite from the UK’s biggest banks hasn’t changed despite Covid-19 fears, with the financial institutions now also helping to...
Arable
First ever sugar beet pricing platform launched in the UK
The first ever sugar beet pricing platform has been launched this month, allowing British growers to manage and fix their...
