Archive of all National Farmers Union articles – Page 24
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NewsWaitrose takes stand against chlorinated chicken
The retailer’s new executive director James Bailey said a move to sell lower-standard imports would be an ‘unacceptable backward step’
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Comment & OpinionBritish farming has more to worry about than cheap US imports
With public debate focused on protecting our own food standards, we risk losing sight of the urgent environmental improvements British production needs to make
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NewsGovernment consultation to investigate unfair practices in dairy sector
Consultation will consider if compulsory supply contracts will be required following spate of price cuts during coronavirus crisis
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Comment & OpinionTrade deals: we need to be able to ‘follow the science’ on food standards
Framing a potential US trade deal purely in terms of chicken does a disservice to the complexity of trade deals
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Comment & OpinionAustralia free trade deal comes with same food standards dilemma as the US
Boris Johnson waved a packet of Tim Tams, but swerved the elephant in the room when it comes to future global free trade deals
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Comment & OpinionCoronavirus has highlighted the importance of food security. Our system needs a rethink
As the government reviews its 5G plans, shouldn’t we also reconsider the value of our food?
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NewsJamie Oliver-backed food standards petition nears one million signatures
The petition was launched after amendments to enshrine UK food standards in law were voted down in the government’s Agriculture Bill
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NewsDairy farmers to miss out on recovery funds as criteria is changed
The fund will now pay out to those who saw their milk price fall by 25% rather than lost 25% of their income
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NewsEustice and Truss move to reassure MPs over US chlorinated chicken
It follows reports the UK was ready to accept US imports of lower-standard food under a proposed ‘dual tariff’ regime
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NewsFurloughed Foodies seeks corporate backing to continue delivering food to NHS workers
The volunteer-based organisation launched at the end of March and has so far delivered more than 12,000 meals to the frontline
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NewsNew chlorinated chicken proposals still pose threat to UK sector: BPC
The government is reportedly proposing tariffs on food made to lower standards as part of free-trade negotiations with the US
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes new UK tariff policy mean cheaper sugar?
The UK’s new tariff policy is due to come into effect on 1 January, here’s what it means for the sugar industry
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy won’t the government legislate for food standards?
First the Agriculture Bill dodged the question. Now the Trade Bill is silent on the matter
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NewsCoronavirus: UK facing stiff competition from Europe for seasonal food workers
EU countries are easing lockdowns faster than the UK – and becoming increasingly desirable for workers
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NewsWaitrose links with ITV for ‘Pick For Britain’ fruit & veg recruitment adverts
Move comes amid warnings hundreds of thousands of tonnes of fruit & vegetables could rot in the ground due to labour shortage
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NewsDefra set to secure exemption for food workers from UK quarantine measures
The FDF joined other sectors in warning a quarantine on often foreign maintenance staff could bring factories grinding to a halt
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NewsFears Agriculture Bill is prioritising US deal
The government won a vote against amendments that would require food imports to abide by the same standards as British production
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Comment & OpinionIf we really want improved food security, we must address the issue of pricing
Lidl’s decision to stock Dutch eggs to meet demand was about as popular with the egg sector as a fox in a henhouse
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NewsAgriculture Bill should reflect coronavirus challenges: NFU
NFU President Minette Batters said the Bill should include greater scope to look at the issue of food security more frequently
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News10 foods affected by the coronavirus pandemic
Here’s how 10 of the most-affected categories are holding up against the crisis