Rural community vital part of goverment’s plan to ‘level up the nation’
22nd August 2021
The NFU have been championing the role of the rural community in a series of discussions with the government aiming to make sure those in the countryside do not get left behind as the country develops.
NFU responds to BPS and lump sum payment consultation
13th August 2021
Following the end of the Government consultation period into the administration of direct payments and a lump sum exit payment for farmers who may be looking to leave the industry, the NFU has shared its response to the proposals.
Farmers react to Beyond Meat founder’s comments on meat tax
3rd August 2021
Farmers and farming groups have responded to recent comments made by Ethan Brown, owner of the world’s largest plant-based ‘meat’ alternatives company.
NFU responds to UK food workers’ exemptions
26th July 2021
The British government’s U-turn on the exemption for UK food workers from isolation means daily testing will replace isolation for some key workers.
Pig sector “edging closer to a major crisis”
23rd July 2021
National Pig Association chief executive Zoe Davies has warned that farms will see serious problems in “a matter of weeks” if the government does not act to address staff shortages.
UK ‘meat tax’ could do more harm than good, report warns
22nd July 2021
New research suggests such a tax could cost the UK nearly £250 million, and proposes a more subtle approach encompassing climatic, economic, and land use factors.
National Food Strategy published with mixed recommendations for the future of farming
15th July 2021
The second half of the report into our nations eating habits looks to examine the strengths and flaws of the entire food system from farm to fork.
‘Gladis Law’ receives government support after reaching millions
15th July 2021
The Dorset farmer campaigning to change the law following the death of his now-famous Highland cow, Gladis, is one step closer to the so-called ‘Gladis Law’ being passed.
“We must support the diversity of farms” – Prince Charles
14th July 2021
In a new essay for the BBC Radio 4 Today programme, Prince Charles has praised those working towards a sustainable food system, whilst issuing a warning that the future of the family farm is in danger.
Ambitious proposals to improve protected landscapes across England
28th June 2021
Defra has announced renewed commitment to boost nature recovery and help more people from all parts of society access Britain’s most beautiful landscapes.
New campaign launched for mandatory and clear food labelling in UK
25th June 2021
The leader of the campaign is C.L.E.A.R. – the Consortium for Labelling for the Environment, Animal welfare, and Regenerative farming.
Trade dispute between US and UK suspended
24th June 2021
The US and UK have reached an agreement to temporarily suspend tariffs imposed on a range of products as a result of the Airbus-Boeing dispute.
