Other
Farming union presidents call for extension to ETII
Four farming union presidents have repeated calls for the UK government to extend the Energy and Trade Intensive Industry (ETII)...
NFU
Agri-Business
Budget pension changes will help farmers plan for succession - NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual has welcomed the spring budget’s pension changes as it said it will help farmers plan for succession. Chancellor...
Government
Spring budget: Halving inflation and avoiding recession
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has today (Wednesday, March 15) delivered his spring budget to the House of Commons,...
Government
Hunt urged to prioritise food production in spring budget
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has written to Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, ahead of the spring budget to...
Agri Politics
NFU launches growth strategy for UK horticulture sector
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has today (Wednesday, March 1) launched a growth strategy for the UK’s horticulture sector which...
Agri-Business
Highlights from the 2023 National Farmers' Union conference
The 2023 National Farmers’ Union (NFU) conference saw discussions surrounding food security, headed by the union’s president Minette Batters, insights...
Sheep
NFU livestock chair has concerns for GB sheep sector
The livestock board chair at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), Richard Finlay, has said he is concerned as Great Britain’s...
Other
NFU and AHDB conference to focus on sustainable livestock
The theme of this year’s Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Livestock Conference will be...
Other
NFU warns members of scam phone calls
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is warning its members about scam phone calls doing the rounds. The union said it...
Sheep
Video: Dozens of sheep drown in southwest Scotland
Reports have emerged of dozens of sheep drowing in southwest Scotland as a result of the River Nith flooding. Sheep...
Other
NFUS regional hustings for VP positions begin next week
The three candidates competing for the two vice-president roles within the National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS) will begin hustings on...
Dairy
Focus on trade needed for UK dairy to 'compete at global level'
Dairy board chair of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), Michael Oakes, has said that trade and regulatory policy is needed...
Agri Politics
Government investment needed to 'unlock' food sector - NFU
In her New Year message, the president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), Minette Batters, said that government investment is...
Agri Politics
UK farming unions call for change in 2023
Ahead of the New Year on Sunday, January 1, 2023, farming unions from across the UK have called for change....
Government
NFU seeks opinions on trade with South Korea
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is seeking opinions from members on trade deals with South Korea to help form its...
Other
NFU Student and Young Farmer Ambassadors for 2023
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has named its 2023 Student and Young Farmer Ambassadors. The 11 chosen farmers were narrowed...
Rural Life
NFU forum chair shares personal experience losing £60k in farm theft
Next Generation forum chair of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), Eveey Hunter, has spoken out about the impacts of rural...
Government
NFU fears the UK is 'sleepwalking' into a food supply crisis
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said that it fears the UK is “sleepwalking into further food supply crises”. President...
