Minette Batters news, comment and analysis – Page 12
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NewsUK fishermen protest ‘abject betrayal’ of Brexit negotiators
UK fishermen took to the Thames to protest against a “pitiful, disgusting, abject betrayal” by government
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NewsCalls to secure profitability for food producers & growers
The calls came at a meeting of the Efra Committee to discuss Defra’s command paper about future agricultural policy
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News‘Food security at risk’ from agriculture policy, say experts
The government is putting UK food security at risk, farming and sustainability experts have warned
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NewsDefra outlines post-Brexit farming direct payments overhaul
It wants to phase out payments to the biggest landowners first to free up £150m for the environment…
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NewsMedia Bites 27 Feb: ABF, Hammerson, Alibaba
The mixed performance of Primark dominates this morning’s write-ups of Associated British Foods’ Monday trading update
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Comment & OpinionMichael Gove fails to reassure NFU Conference delegates over Brexit
Muted discontent among delegates, as farmers’ union elect first female president to oversee the Brexit transition
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NewsMinette Batters elected first female president of the NFU
Wiltshire-based beef, sheep and arable farmer Batters replaces Meurig Raymon at the head of the union…
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Comment & OpinionLabour makes waves with detailed animal welfare proposals
Labour is at pains to outline its intention to design post-Brexit farm subsidies that move away from intensive “factory farming” and bad environmental practices
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NewsMeurig Raymond to step down as NFU president after four years
Pembrokeshire farmer was first elected in 2014, and previously held post of deputy president during Peter Kendall’s eight-year term
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NewsUK asparagus production ‘could end’ under Brexit says grower
A new survey by the NFU revealed there was a 29% shortfall in seasonal farm workers in September
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NewsMorrisons pledges not to use 'fake-farm' brands
The pledge forms part of a new campaign by the supermarket to promote British produce
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NewsMorrisons makes 100% British lamb commitment
It means it is the first of the big four supermarkets to commit to 100% British fresh meat…
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NewsFarming bodies to launch British quality food campaign in autumn
The NFU, AHDB, Red Tractor and Love British Food will host a series of activities throughout autumn
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NewsDefra u-turn on welfare codes slammed by poultry industry
The sector will now be left with outdated welfare guidance, warns the British Poultry Council
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NewsMichael Oakes made national dairy board chairman at the NFU
Oakes succeeds Rob Harrison as NFU’s key dairy spokesman
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NewsNFU's Meurig Raymond faces fight for second term as president
NFU president Meurig Raymond may have to fight for a second term in office
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Comment & OpinionLabour conference food debate offers reassuring words – but few clues on policy
It is vital Labour puts forward a strong, effective opposition that is capable of challenging government policy
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NewsNFU calls for postponement of National Living Wage
living Minette Batters has called for the government to delay the compulsory pay rise to £7.20 for all workers over the age of 25
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NewsCaffè Nero defends 'badger milk' decision, says it received 'serious and credible' threats against staff
Caffè Nero has defended its decision to stop using milk from badger cull areas, saying it was forced to take the step after receiving “serious and credible” threats against its staff.
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NewsSupermarkets refuse to budge on milk after Caffe Nero stirs up storm
Caffe Nero is now refusing to use milk from badger cull areas, which has been met with anger by farmers