Archive of all National Farmers Union articles – Page 16
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NewsUkraine 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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NewsSeasonal 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
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Analysis & FeaturesHow is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affecting food and fuel prices?
As over a million Ukrainians flee their homeland to escape Russia’s invasion, one of Europe’s worst conflicts since the Second World War has also sparked panic on commodities markets.
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NewsNew Zealand trade deal draws mixed reaction from food industry and farmers’ groups
Farmers have been critical but drinks exporters and SMEs are in favour of the trade deal
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy aren’t supermarkets clearing the pork backlog?
Many producers are frustrated at a perceived lack of support from UK supermarkets
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NewsBrexit: calls grow for EU-UK veterinary deal to cut border red tape
Farmers, fishers and hauliers say some businesses can no longer trade with EU
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Comment & OpinionPig crisis conflict to seasonal wage confusion: five key takeaways from the NFU Conference 2022
The conference was a day of lively debate as it broached the problems currently facing farmers with speeches from NFU president Minette Batters, Defra secretary George Eustice and more
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NewsGeorge Eustice rejects calls for pig crisis financial support at NFU Conference
Eustice rejected multiple calls for direct financial support, as NFU president Minette Batters slammed the government’s “total lack of understanding about how food production works”
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NewsMedia Bites 22 Feburary: Asda, Farming, Food waste, Finsbury Food Group
Asda is facing potential disruption to supermarket deliveries after thousands of lorry drivers, warehouse staff and clerical workers voted to reject a pay offer.
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NewsDefra to launch supply chain probe into UK pig crisis
It comes as more than 200,000 animals are now backlogged on farms
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NewsBacklogged pigs hit 200k as producers call for more supermarket support
The crisis-hit pig sector was due to meet in an industry summit on Thursday
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NewsUK-Australia trade deal slammed again by meat sector
The deal has been described as “useless” and one that hands the advantage to Australian farmers
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NewsScottish pork processor QPP snapped up by meat company Browns
The deal secures the future of the business, which had faced an uncertain future in recent years
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NewsGrowers predict further shortfalls of labour during 2022
Defra announced in December that SAWS would be extended until the end of 2024
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NewsPig sector calls for urgent government summit as backlog tops 170,000
More than 35,000 animals are now known to have been culled due to the effects of butcher shortages on the sector
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Analysis & FeaturesHow will Defra’s alternative to CAP subsidies work?
George Eustice says three new initiatives will help boost biodiversity. But how will it affect food production and farmers’ bottom lines?
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Comment & OpinionAsda’s beef backtrack: could it be the thin edge of the supermarket sourcing wedge?
Asda has angered farmers after dropping its commitment to sourcing 100% British beef but context is also needed here
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NewsCommons committee slams government’s post-CAP farming plans
Chasing net zero via the government’s ELM scheme could hamper food production and see food imports surge, the Commons Public Accounts Committee warned
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Comment & OpinionSustainable farming incentives must be balanced against protecting UK industry
George Eustice today unveiled more detail on how the Landscape Recovery Scheme for England would work
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NewsNFU slams newly signed Australia trade deal as ‘one-sided’
Government says ‘cutting edge’ agreement shows post-Brexit UK to be ‘agile’ and ‘sovereign’