Rural Life
600,000 watch on as #BackBritishFarming parades the streets of London
National Farmers Union members and eight young farmers joined the Worshipful Company of Farmers, Massey Ferguson, Red Tractor and Surrey...
NFU
Sheep
Win on sheep splitting rules 'could save industry millions'
After years of industry campaigning, Defra has confirmed plans to use a fixed cut-off date of June 30 to age...
Rural Life
World War I: Tributes to those who farmed to feed the country
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has paid tribute to the ‘key role’ of those who worked to...
Agri-Business
British livestock farmers warned of Bluetongue virus threat
UK farm organisations have joined forces to urge livestock farmers to think carefully about importing animals from areas that are...
Agri-Business
'Rural crime needs to be a top police priority all year round'
The NFU is calling on Police and Crime Commissioners to make tackling rural crime a strategic objective all year round,...
Rural Life
'We’re proud to produce your food' - farming's Lord Mayor’s Show message
Agriculture will have a prominent place in the 803rd Lord Mayor’s Show procession on Saturday (November 10) as the Worshipful...
Opinion
Banning tractors from UK roads is total folly
The latest soundings from Whitehall would indicate that the Government is toying with the idea of banning farmers from driving...
Opinion
It’s time for the NFU to put more pressure on Michael Gove
I noticed that Defra Secretary Michael Gove was wearing what looked like an ear of wheat in the lapel of...
Rural Life
Farmers almost 50% more likely to suffer work-related illness
New figures published this week have shown agricultural workers are almost 50% more likely to become ill compared to their...
Agri Politics
Farming unions underline vision for the future
The presidents of the four farming unions have described their shared ambitions for the future of farming in the UK,...
Agri-Business
Farming and environmental groups unite on farm funding message
Farmers, landowners and environmental groups are bringing a united message to Parliament today (October 30) calling for the Government to...
Agri-Business
NFU calls for Chancellor to implement 8 measures to Brexit-proof farms
With less than a week until the Budget, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has written to the Chancellor to call...
Government
NFU seeks urgent Number 10 meeting to save farming from a no-deal crash out
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is seeking an urgent meeting with the highest level of Government, after the lack of...
Agri Politics
NFU officially unveils new London base
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has officially opened its new and improved base in the heart of Westminster to ensure...
Agri Politics
Producer groups' funding to continue until end of Parliament
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) welcomes the announcement from Defra that producer organisations will continue to be funded until the end...
Agri-Business
Research highlights water trading opportunities
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and Cranfield University have produced a joint report that identifies opportunities for water trading as...
Arable
New measures to combat volatility needed, as survey reveals mixed harvest
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling for Government help to build farm resilience against volatility, as its annual harvest...
Agri Politics
Back British Farming message delivered to Conservative Party Conference
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has bought the ‘Back British Farming’ message to Birmingham as it shows the best of...
