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...
NFU
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,...
Agri-Business
Govt response to horticulture report does not 'adequately address' challenges
The government’s response to the House of Lords Horticulture Sector Committee Report does not “adequately address the significant challenges facing...
Agri-Business
24% of egg producers unsure if they will be producing past 2025
24% of egg producers and 15% of chicken meat producers are either unlikely or unsure if they will still be...
Agri-Business
Rural property service joins under the 'NFU umbrella'
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has announced that Acorus Rural Property Services has been brought under the “NFU umbrella”, joining...
Pig/Poultry
Nominations open for NFU National Poultry Board
Nominations are now open for the National Farmers’ Union’s (NFU) National Poultry Board. The deadline for applications is Sunday, March...
Agri-Business
Now is the 'right time' for review of farm assurance - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have said now is the “right time”...
Pig/Poultry
NFU wins battle over bird flu compensation for poultry farmers
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has today (Friday, January 19) won a legal challenge in a battle over compensation payable...
Agri-Business
Students to visit LAMMA as part of inclusivity drive in agri industry
30 students are set to visit the LAMMA show as part of a commitment to promote diversity and inclusivity in...
Rural Life
NFU urges farmers to take part in the 2024 Big Farmland Bird Count
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is urging farmers and growers to get involved with the 2024 Big Farmland Bird Count....
Agri Politics
Farmers cannot keep matching appetite for cheap food - report
Farmers cannot continue subsidising consumer appetite for cheap food, according to a new report launched at this year’s Oxford Farming...
