Arable
NFU seeks 'forward-thinking' members for combinable crops board
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is seeking “forward-thinking” English and Welsh arable growers to join its combinable crops board. The...
NFU
Other
NFU assembles team to tackle London Marathon for Farm Africa
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has assembled a team of representatives to participate in the London Marathon for the Farm...
Agri-Business
NFU calls for pause to changes requiring growers to pay seasonal workers' fees
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling for a halt to proposed changes to rules requiring growers to pay recruitment...
N.Ireland
BT cup winner has been ‘instrumental’ in disease control of animals
Dr. Sam Strain was awarded the “prestigious” BT cup at the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) annual dinner, which was held...
Agri-Business
UK farming unions welcome Red Tractor's decision to drop GFC module
The four UK farming unions, together with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), have welcomed Red Tractor’s decision to...
Agri-Business
NFU president requests 'urgent' meeting with new first minister
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru president, Aled Jones has requested an “urgent” meeting with the new First Minister Vaughan Gething...
Agri-Business
Red Tractor drops Greener Farms Commitment module
Red Tractor Assurance has today (Friday, March 22) announced that it is dropping its Greener Farms Commitment (GFC) module following...
Agri-Business
Industrywide Assurance Review of farm to fork launches
An industrywide review of farm to fork assurance has been officially launched with the announcement of the independent commissioners panel...
Agri-Business
NFU farming lessons to reach 220,000 children for British Science Week
Live lessons from the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) are set to reach over 220,000 schoolchildren across the country during British...
Agri-Business
Those linked to 'international drug trade' are targeting rural communities - report
The Countryside Alliance has said “serious organised criminals” including those linked to the international drug trade are increasingly preying on...
Agri Politics
Spring budget does not offer stability for agri businesses - NFU
The 2024 spring budget has not offered enough stability for agricultural businesses, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU). Chancellor...
Agri-Business
High-risk crops can lead to pollution and flooding - Environment Agency
The Environment Agency has launched a campaign to highlight the risks of growing high-risk crops in the south west of...
Government
NFU calls for a code of practice for horticultural buyers
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling on the UK government to introduce a Horticultural Buyers Code of Practice. The...
Agri Politics
NFU calls for stability for farm businesses in spring budget
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called for the spring budget to increase the ability of farm businesses to deal...
Rural Life
NFU president: Politicians must 'put a plan in place' for home-grown food
The new president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has warned that it is a “challenging time” for agriculture in...
Agri Politics
NFU seeks support for British farming ahead of General Election
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is asking which political party will back British farming and deliver the right plan for...
Agri-Business
Red Tractor review advice should be urgently accepted - NFUS
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has said that the Red Tractor review recommendations should be accepted in full...
Schemes
Slurry and water grant application to open tomorrow - NFU Scotland
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland is reminding those considering erecting or upgrading their slurry storage to meet new regulations,...
