Archive of all National Farmers Union articles – Page 35
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NewsFarming groups call for relaxation of water usage rules
A summit organised by the NFU also called for support in transporting feed to areas of the in need amid ‘hugely challenging’
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NewsCan industry stockpile food supplies in a no deal Brexit?
Dominic Raab has said the government would ensure “there is adequate food supply” if the UK crashed out of the European Union without a trade agreement
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Analysis & FeaturesHeatwave: growers struggle with the hottest summer since 1976
The weather has been glorious for retailers, but there is a problem. The sun just won’t seem to stop
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NewsTesco relaunches Sustainable Farming Group for beef
It comes as the retailer announced new 12 month contracts for 1,600 Aberdeen Angus beef suppliers
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Comment & OpinionF*** business? It’s high time politicians started to address Brexit concerns
Politicians letting off hot air has become the theme of this week
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NewsCO2 shortage halts production at Tulip's Brechin plant
Ther pork giant said it would stop slaughtering at the site this afternoon
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NewsSainsbury's and Asda bosses given rough ride by Efra MPs about merger
The bosses of Sainsbury’s and Asda were quizzed by MPs about their proposed mega-merger today
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Comment & OpinionMichael Gove must remember the ‘f’ in Defra
Perceptions of Gove may have changed, but it’s not all been plain sailing, says Fresh Foods Editor Kevin White
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Comment & OpinionSainsbury's-Asda: Remit extension for Adjudicator just not realistic
MPs and suppliers still clinging on to the idea the Adjudicator is going to be able to stop the merger in its tracks may have to get real, says senior reporter Ian Quinn
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NewsMPs to look at extending Adjudicator's powers
Efra committee called for the Adjudicator to be granted powers to prevent the supermarket giants “dominating” the grocery
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NewsMPs to grill Asda and Sainsbury's chiefs over merger plans
The supermarket bosses will appear before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee next Wednesday
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NewsVeg Power ad fund hits £100k crowdfunding target
The Food Foundation initiative to create a generic advertising campaign has hit its funding target
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NewsSainsbury's-Asda merger could hurt competition, warns NFU
In a letter to the CMA, the union warned the merger could have a ‘negative effect’ on smaller suppliers
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Comment & OpinionFood & drink sector is still desperate for answers on Brexit
Food security doesn’t just ‘happen’. It requires concerted effort - and a political climate that allows businesses to invest with confidence
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Analysis & FeaturesHow should UK meat producers respond to the plant-based trend?
The Grocer teamed up with research specialists England Marketing for an exclusive study to explore industry attitudes to all things plant-based
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NewsPoultry sector gets new apprenticeship scheme
The new scheme is designed to provide a pipeline of skilled workers for the industry and develop existing talent
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NewsPost-Brexit policy consultation attracts 44,000 responses
The ‘Health and Harmony’ consultation saw responses from farmers, food producers and environmentalists
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NewsTesco, Sainsbury's & Birds Eye back Veg Power campaign
The campaign aims to raise £100,000 for a generic vegetable advertising fund with the goal of increasing veg consumption across the UK
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NewsBritish food should be 'number one' after Brexit, says NFU
New government policy should stipulate public bodies should source British food ‘wherever possible’
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Comment & OpinionAsda-Sainsbury's mega merger unboggled
Some say Asda Sainsbury’s is a defensive move, but I see it as a potential Adam Gilchrist play, where defence is quickly turned into blistering attack