Agri Politics
'The majority of production level agricultural roles have been overlooked' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has responded to the Migration Advisory Committee publishing its review into the Shortage Occupation List,...
NFU
Beef
TB eradication strategy 'the only light at the end of a very dark tunnel' for farmers
“Many farmers will spend their lives fighting what feels like a losing battle against bovine TB, a devastating disease that...
Agri Politics
'The EU remains the most important market for British agri-food exports' - NFU
The President of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Minette Batters has responded to the publication of the government’s Reasonable Worst...
Agri Politics
NFU seeks mutual equivalence between UK and EU organic standards
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling all organic farmers and growers to write to their MP to express their...
Agri Politics
'Controlling everything you can on farm is a must' - NFU commends new insight software
Leaders of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) have called for greater awareness of new technology available to help farms maximise...
Environment
NFU requests clarity on future agri-environment management schemes
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has stated that it has written to the Scottish government to request clarity on...
Arable
Hop growers left questioning their viability after drop in demand due to Covid-19
British hop growers have been left with serious questions about the viability of their businesses after the government rejected industry...
Dairy
Dairy farmers have 'borne the brunt' of contracts for 'far too long' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said that flexible and innovative regulation of dairy contracts will help ensure the sector’s sustainability and...
Agri Politics
Back British Farming Day: Prime Minister and Labour leader show support for farming
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Sir Keir Starmer have both shown their support for British agriculture by wearing a Back...
Rural Life
Law change needed to tackle rural crime, NFU says
As the cost of rural crime continues to rise, the National Farmers Union is urging the government to take action...
Rural Life
2020 Back British Farming Day to highlight value of UK agriculture
The National Farmers’ Union is inviting MPs and farmers up and down the country to throw their weight behind Back...
Agri-Business
'Ground-breaking changes' announced in the 2021 British Sugar contract
New one-year and three-year sugar beet contracts from 2021 will include a “ground-breaking” new Virus Yellows assurance fund and an...
Rural Life
NFU takes in new group of young farmer ambassadors
A total of 11 new farmers have beaten stiff competition from more than 130 applicants to join the NFU for...
Arable
'Greening rules clarity means farmers can plan 2021 harvest with confidence'
Farmers in England will no longer be required to comply with complex rules around crop diversification, Ecological Focus Areas and...
Rural Life
Public backing of British farmers grows to record high
A new survey has shown that support for British farmers has reached a record high as a result of farmers’...
Agri-Business
Members of UK's new Trade and Agriculture Commission announced
Retailers, farming unions, consumer, hospitality and environmental bodies from across the UK have been named as members of the Government’s...
Agri-Business
Chancellor’s 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme offers hope of red meat sales boost
Farming and rural bodies say they are hopeful unprecedented measures announced this week by Chancellor Rishi Sunak to kickstart the...
Agri-Business
Truss announces plans for new UK Trade and Agriculture Commission
UK International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has today (June 29) announced that the Government has agreed to establish a Trade and...
