Pig/Poultry
NFU urges families to buy the same size British turkey this Christmas
Families staying at home this Christmas are being encouraged to buy the same size British turkey as normal and maximise...
NFU
Agri Politics
Calls for urgent action on exports of meat, dairy and other products of animal origin
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has joined with other food and logistics industry bodies to call on the government to...
Agri Politics
68% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is an 'ambitious target' - NFU
The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set an ambitious new climate target according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU)....
Agri Politics
Prompt BPS payments is 'positive news for farmers' - NFU
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) vice president Tom Bradshaw has responded to the update from the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) on...
Agri Politics
'Path to Sustainable Farming' leaves English farmers with questions - Batters
Responding to the publication of the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) agricultural transition roadmap, National Farmers’ Union...
Agri Politics
Spending Review 'presents a mixed picture for farmers' - NFU
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has published the annual Spending Review for the UK yesterday (Wednesday, November 25). Responding to the Chancellor’s...
Agri Politics
'Agriculture Act marks new era for British food and farming' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has hailed the introduction of the Agriculture Act as a “landmark moment” for post-Brexit farming,...
Agri Politics
Abbott and Batters debate Brexit and future of UK agriculture in OFC webinar
Former Australian Prime Minister and UK Trade Adviser Tony Abbott joined Minette Batters, President of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU),...
Rural Life
Farm injury and fatality figures have gone down in the last 12 months - HSE
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its annual report on injury and ill health in the agriculture sector...
Rural Life
NFU calls for a total ban of sky lanterns
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has been joined by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) to increase campaigning for local...
Arable
Policies needed to help farmers cope with volatile weather - NFU
As the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) harvest survey reveals a significant drop in yield across all major crops, the NFU...
Agri-Business
NFU complaint to BBC on impartiality breach upheld
The BBC has upheld a complaint made by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) about impartiality in the BBC1 documentary Meat:...
Environment
NFU launches Landscape and Access report
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is today (Wednesday, October 14) launching a new report which showcases the extensive role British...
Agri Politics
Farming organisations propose 'Sustainable Food and Farming Scheme' to government
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has joined with other farming organisations to set out proposals for future government policy that...
Agri Politics
'Tariff-free sugar imports would distort the market' - NFU Sugar
NFU Sugar has urged the government to abandon its proposed tariff-free quota for raw cane sugar imports because of its...
Rural Life
NFU reinforces advice for farmers on working safely at height
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is working with the Farm Safety Partnership (FSP) and farmers and growers across the country...
Agri-Business
Asda commits to 100% British beef following similar moves in the sector
Asda has committed to sourcing 100% British beef, as well as increasing the proportion of UK-based suppliers and UK food...
Beef
'We welcome this opportunity to be able to export beef to the US' - NFU
UK beef is on its way to the US for the first time in more than 20 years after three...
