New rules and logos to protect British food and drink
24th October 2020
Defra has announced new rules and logos to protect British food and drink, guaranteeing the authenticity of regional and traditional foods for shoppers and protecting British producers from imitation.
Online Dairy Business and Policy Conference to Address Future Farming Issues
17th October 2020
Dairy farmers will get the opportunity to hear about future farming policy and quiz Government Minsters and experts in a free series of webinars organised by the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF).
Abandon sugar import quota, growers urge government
16th October 2020
NFU Sugar has urged the government to abandon its proposed tariff-free quota for raw cane sugar imports because of its potential to undercut British growers with sugar grown in ways that would be illegal in the UK, threaten the viability of a British success story and undermine the government’s commitment to developing countries.
Lamb sector under-threat in event of ‘no deal’, CLA warns
16th October 2020
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA), which represents 30,000 rural businesses in England and Wales, has today issued a stark warning to the government on the impact that no-deal would have on Britain’s competitiveness in EU agricultural markets.
MPs reject bid to protect food standards in Ag Bill debate
13th October 2020
MPs have voted against an amendment to the Agriculture Bill, put forward by the House of Lords, to ensure food imported to the UK matches domestic standards.
Campaign to protect British food and farming
30th September 2020
Chefs and celebrities are urging the public to write to their MP calling for a block on low-quality food imports, as politicians gear up to vote on the Agriculture Bill.
Wholesaler questioned over relabelling of Uruguayan beef
25th September 2020
The National Beef Association (NBA) has asked Tesco-owned wholesaler Booker to explain why an original source label for imported Uruguayan beef had been over-labelled with one from Booker’s own corporation.
Outdoor use of metaldehyde to be banned, Defra confirms
18th September 2020
Farming minister Victoria Prentis has announced that the outdoor use of metaldehyde will be banned in Great Britain from the end of March 2022.
Hare coursing “once again prevalent” in the countryside
18th September 2020
Following a rise in reports of hare coursing, which typically spikes after harvest, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is stepping up its campaign to tackle hare coursing.
Improve welfare with innovative data analysis and Smart Poultry Sensors
17th September 2020
UK poultry production standards require agribusinesses to monitor their poultry housing conditions. Smart Poultry Sensors make this easier by allowing egg producers, pullet rearers and broiler growers to monitor their operations with real-time data.
Law change needed to help tackle rural crime, NFU says
7th September 2020
As the cost of rural crime continues to rise, the NFU is urging the government to take action and treat rural crime as a priority issue for rural communities.
New gatepost sign reminds walkers of Countryside Code
24th August 2020
The NFU has designed a new sign for its members to use on public rights of way, reminding walkers to stick to the Countryside Code.