Archive of all National Farmers Union articles – Page 23
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NewsTurkey industry calls for Covid-19 exemption for seasonal workers
BPC CEO Richard Griffiths said the UK turkey sector ‘cannot survive without access to non-UK labour’
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NewsMedina cashflow problems behind payment delays
Medina faced higher-than-anticipated immediate costs linked to the closure of its Hampshire-based Watson’s Dairy plant on 1 October
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does JLP’s five-year plan mean for Waitrose?
Chairman Sharon White announced a host of new services and corporate changes to move the group “beyond retail” and make it more efficient. But what does this all mean for its grocery arm?
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Category ReportOn the map: Welsh food and drink category report 2020
Wales is marking out its food and drink with rapid digitalisation and a surprising bid to launch new emojis. What about Covid-19?
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Analysis & FeaturesUS food standards explained: what’s the issue?
Why are chlorinated chicken and hormone-treated cows so contentious? And what problems do they pose for British farming?
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NewsAsda urged to support other meat categories after 100% British beef commitment
The retailer made the commitment as part of a drive to increase the proportion of UK-based suppliers last week
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NewsEustice accused of overstating Pick for Britain scheme impact
The environment secretary’s claim a third of workers in produce supply chains were British has been dismissed by industry sources
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NewsShortage of UK-grown oilseed rape looms as yields slump
The crop has seen an 18%-26% drop in yield against the five-year average
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NewsShoppers ill-informed on farm animal welfare practices, YouGov poll suggests
British consumers appeared to lack knowledge on farming systems but were positive overall on the UK’s welfare standards
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NewsExpand SAWS or expect growers to close down, NFU Scotland warns MPs
The Scottish industry body has called for ‘urgent clarity’ ahead of the 31 December Brexit deadline
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Analysis & FeaturesCould milk price regulation shift the power in dairy?
Farming unions are calling for reforms to milk pricing. So what changes are they proposing? And what does it mean for processors?
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Comment & OpinionLords revolt on Agriculture Bill is a positive step for British food standards
Ministers must now reconsider the lack of appetite for imports of lower-standard food products
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NewsThree meat processors given go-ahead to export beef to US
The US lifted restrictions on British beef imports in 2016 following a two-decade ban imposed at the height of the BSE crisis
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Promotional FeaturesWhy Covid-19 should prompt manufacturers to go the extra mile by cutting down on food miles
Consumers have become increasingly conscious of the provenance of food products and ingredients in recent years - and research suggests the global pandemic has only heightened concerns
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NewsBeef prices recover from spring’s carcase balance issues
AHDB’s GB average deadweight steer price on 22 August stood at 374.3p/kg, up 14.5% on the same week in 2019
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NewsBMPA launches website to promote USPs of British meat
The trade body said it hoped it would be a first step towards giving the British meat industry a ’singular and consistent voice’
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Analysis & FeaturesCould more be done to stop food factory Covid outbreaks?
Industry sources differ on what is behind the outbreaks
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NewsFood and drink industry leaders brought in to advise on trade talks
The government has established 11 new advisory forums to discuss trade policy
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Analysis & FeaturesHow a UK internal market could affect food and drink
The UK’s four nations are on a ‘collision course’ over proposals
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NewsNo-deal Brexit could trigger steep rise in supplier wheat costs
The warning comes after the NFU this week revealed the UK is seeing its worst wheat yields in 40 years