Archive of all National Farmers Union articles – Page 11
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Comment & Opinion
Concern over the cost of chicken highlights a dilemma for British supermarkets
The Co-op’s boss Steve Murrells has warned soaring production costs could soon render chicken unaffordable
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News
James Withers to step down as CEO of Scotland Food & Drink
Withers joined Scotland Food & Drink in 2011 after three years as CEO of NFU Scotland
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News
Food businesses give cautious welcome to delay to checks on imports from EU
But opposition accuses government of chaotic decision-making as post-Brexit controls shelved again
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Comment & Opinion
Only a long-term food strategy for the UK can truly address the cost of living crisis
Sainsbury’s and Unilever this morning became the latest fmcg giants to warn margins will come under pressure from “unprecedented inflation”. And while Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts vowed the retailer would do everything it could to “keep delivering the best value for customers”, Unilever warned further price hikes were on the ...
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Comment & Opinion
Bird housing relaxations are welcome, but egg producers remain at breaking point
BFREPA has warned the tentative end to the disruption caused by latest bird flu outbreak pales in significance to the financial difficulties faced by producers
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News
Food production under threat amid "eye-watering" surge in farm costs
Data from feed supplier AF’s latest Aginflation Index shows input cost inflation of 23.3% and fertiliser costs up 107.7%
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News
UK-grown produce under threat unless farmgate prices rise
A new report for the NFU said UK-grown fruit & veg supplies could decline by up to a fifth
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News
Milk production could fall 5% this year as input costs bite, AHDB warns
Production could fall between 0.8% and 5.3% depending on how changes impact decisions on farm
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Comment & Opinion
War in Ukraine requires us to think differently to safeguard agriculture
Farmers and growers must have confidence their outlays will be repaid, says Terry Jones, NFU director general
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News
Heating costs add further threat to UK produce sector
Inflationary pressures are driving growers to plant fewer crops
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Comment & Opinion
Labour crisis: will Efra Committee’s biting report at last prompt the ‘radical rethink’ needed?
Efra’s report laid bare the litany of policy failures over which the government had presided
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Analysis & Features
The 10 most powerful women in food, drink and grocery
The food industry is making some impressive leaps on gender equality – but some backwards steps too. Meet the women leaders across industry and government who are keen to keep smashing grocery’s glass ceilings
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News
Farmers given government reprieve over urea fertilisers as costs soar
Environment-linked restrictions have been put on the back burner over food supply concerns
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News
Food and drink bosses call for legislation ‘pause’ while they focus on Ukraine crisis
MPs were told the situation would inevitably lead to increasing food prices in the days and weeks to come
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Promotional Features
Why Wales is backing a sustainable approach to boost food and drink success
Growing ethical consumerism in food and drink means shoppers increasingly expect suppliers to embrace sustainable production. Discover how the Welsh Government’s Food & Drink Sustainability Cluster is helping manufacturers support each other and achieve B-Corp, boosting awareness and sales.
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Comment & Opinion
Surviving the looming food crisis must be balanced with climate change policies
While food inflation is now inevitable, more could – and should – be done to prevent food shortages in the UK.
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News
Media Bites 11 March: John Lewis Partnership, Marks & Spencer, Inflation
John Lewis has restored its partnership bonus and awarded staff 3% of their salary after headline profits recovered
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News
UK-Australia trade deal unlikely to affect food prices or supply, MPs told
Concerns about agreement were overshadowed by the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
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News
Ukraine conflict expected to hit seasonal worker numbers
Two thirds of UK Seasonal Worker visas in 2021 went to Ukrainians, with Russia the second most recruited country
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News
Seasonal worker wages soar 38% in ‘administrative nightmare’ for UK growers
The pay rise is due to come into dforce in April, but has been slammed as “unfit for purpose” by growers