Agri Politics
Batters: Low-tariff imports won't necessarily lead to cheaper food on shelves
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has warned that low-tariff food imports will not necessarily lead to cheaper food...
NFU
Agri Politics
Farming unions urge MPs to reject 'no-deal' following Meaningful Vote defeat
Following the Prime Minister’s defeat on her Brexit deal in the House of Commons, the presidents of four of the...
Agri-Business
Farmvention winners get stuck into farm life
The National Farmers’ Union Farmvention winners have been busy visiting farms across the country this week to get some hands-on...
Agri-Business
Farm Income forecast to fall in 2018-19
Incomes are expected to fall across almost farm types across England in 2018-19 with specialist pig farms expected to be...
Agri-Business
Brexit uncertainty impacting grain trade now, NFU warns
Trading opportunities with the EU are becoming increasingly limited for the UK arable industry because of Brexit uncertainty and businesses...
Agri Politics
NFU warns that PM's announcement doesn't take 'No-Deal' off the table
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has warned against extending Article 50 saying it is “unacceptable” to prolong the uncertainty currently...
Agri-Business
Consultation launched on guidelines for school food teaching resources
Producers and users of school educational resources on food are being invited to have their say on a series of...
Rural Life
Lancashire farmer honoured for commitment to promoting the industry
A farmer from Lancashire has been honoured at this year’s National Farmers’ Union Conference for his dedication and commitment to...
Agri-Business
Gove vows to protect high farming standards as part of a Green Brexit
Environment Secretary Michael Gove welcomed the National Farmers’ Union president’s vision for industry and Government to work together to maintain...
Agri-Business
Calls for new trade and food panel to uphold British agri-food standards
National Farmers’ Union president Minette Batters has urged the Government to convene a new commission of food and farming experts...
Pig/Poultry
Poultry conference aims to bridge gap between research and farm
The National Farmers’ Union’s first Poultry Research Seminar has brought together poultry farmers and academics to ensure emerging research and...
Agri Politics
NFU marks the launch of Hill Farming All-Party Group
The National Farmers’ Union has helped to mark the relaunch of the Hill Farming All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG). The group...
Agri-Business
What does the future hold for food and farming in Britain?
Robots, vertical farms and virtual fencing could soon be the farming of the future, according to a new trailblazing report...
Agri-Business
Study to explore the mental health of Scotland’s farmers
Researchers at Robert Gordon University are set to explore and enhance the mental health of Scotland’s farming population as part...
Agri-Business
Leading agriculture energy consultancy rebranded to NFU Energy
Agricultural energy consultancy FEC Energy has officially rebranded as NFU Energy. The firm was purchased by the National Farmers’ Union...
Agri-Business
Smith: 'Technology will be key in mitigating climate change'
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called on the Government to support investment in new technologies to help farmers in...
Agri-Business
Commons votes have 'done little' to provide Brexit certainty
UK farm union leaders have warned they are still ‘hugely concerned’ about how Brexit will play out following a series...
Agri-Business
Livestock Information Service can transform livestock sector – NFU president
NFU president Minette Batters has praised the Livestock Information Service, saying it has the potential to transform UK livestock farming...
