Rural Life
Back British Farming Day postponed following Queen's death
The National Farmer’s Union (NFU) has postponed this year’s Back British Farming Day as a mark of respect for Queen...
NFU
Agri-Business
NFU 'encouraged' by Defra's rural proofing report
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has called the government’s Delivering for rural England report “encouraging”. She is...
Agri Politics
NFU seeking application for student and young farmer programmes
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is looking for young people passionate about British food and farming to help represent the...
Agri-Business
The situation on the ground continues to be 'hugely challenging' - NFU
The vice-president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), David Exwood, has said that the situation on the ground continues to...
Schemes
£22m worth of fruit and veg wasted due to labour shortage
According to a new survey by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), £22 million worth of the 2022 fruit and vegetable...
Arable
Investing in soil 'vital' for achieving net zero - NFU
Investing in the health of the nation’s soil is a key cornerstone to help the UK ensure the future of...
Agri-Business
Spiraling costs are forcing farmers to change food production plans
Spiraling costs are forcing Britain’s farmers to make significant changes to their food production plans, with some facing the prospect...
Pig/Poultry
NFU welcomes new taskforce to tackle avian influenza
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) poultry board chair James Mottershead said that after the largest avian influenza (bird flu) outbreak...
Agri-Business
IFA: Farmers concerned over proposed NI protocol changes
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that there is increasing concern among farmers about proposed changes to the Northern...
Other
Organisations sign new Public Engagement in Plant Health Accord
A total of 29 organisations, including the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the National Farmers’ Union (NFU),...
Rural Life
Lack of rural connectivity holding UK farming back - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said that the lack of rural connectivity is holding UK farming back. This is...
Agri Politics
NFU next generation forum calls for New Entrant Support scheme
The National Farmers Union (NFU) next generation forum is calling for an ambitious New Entrant Support scheme to empower a...
Agri Politics
'This deal today shows I was right to be concerned' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has issued a response to the signing of a free trade deal between the UK...
Agri Politics
Batters meets Minister for Exports to discuss dairy strategy
National Farmers Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has met with Minister for Exports, Mike Freer MP, to explain more about...
Pig/Poultry
Nominations open for NFU Poultry Board
Nominations for those who wish to sit on the national poultry board of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) to actively...
Agri Politics
NFU uplands forum meets with Prentis to discuss SFI changes
The National Farmers Union (NFU) uplands forum is calling for significant development of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) to make...
Agri-Business
NFU set to appoint new vice and deputy president as Batters returns unopposed
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) is set to appoint Minette Batters as its president for a third term as the...
Other
NRM offer NFU members soil carbon measurement discount
Agricultural analysis laboratory NRM has teamed up with the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) to offer its members a discount to...
