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...
NFU
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...
Rural Life
UK government offers grants to farmers impacted by flooding
The UK government has announced grants of up to £25,000 (€29,000) for farmers who have been severely impacted by flooding...
Agri-Business
Farmers faced 'unprecedented challenges' in 2023 - NFU president
The president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), Minette Batters, said 2023 cannot be reflected upon without considering the “unprecedented...
Agri-Business
NFU Education programme reaches over 500,000 students in 2023
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said that its education programme reached more than 500,000 students across the nation in...
Agri-Business
British Sugar and NFU Sugar agree contract for sugar beet crop
British Sugar and National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Sugar have agreed on contract details for 2024/2025 sugar beet crop. British Sugar...
Agri-Business
NFU to host bluetongue information event for farmers
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is set to host a bluetongue information event for farmers later this month. ‘The latest...
Agri-Business
UK farming unions call for support for farmers ahead of COP28
UK farming unions have issued a joint statement calling for support for farmers to facilitate sustainable agriculture ahead of COP28....
Agri-Business
Upland farms will be unable to make up 'loss of income' warns NFU
The average upland farm business in England has lost 37% of its support payments under the Department for Environment Food...
Agri-Business
'Farmers were right' on food pricing - Bank of England governor
The governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has said that there is “lots to learn from farmers”, when...
Rural Life
NFU encourages shoppers to source local British turkeys
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is encouraging the public to source local and British turkeys this Christmas. Today (Friday, November...
