Archive of all National Farmers Union articles – Page 47
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NewsAndrea Leadsom becomes Defra secretary in May’s new government
Leadsom replaces Liz Truss, who has been promoted to the role of justice secretary
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NewsTheresa May’s new government: the industry reacts
As Theresa May takes charge at Number 10, here’s how key food & drink industry bodies have reacted to her appointment – and the policy wish lists they have put forward
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Comment & OpinionBrexit: time for business to adapt and learn fast!
For many, the EU referendum result is still sinking in – with the only thing seemingly certain being uncertainty itself
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NewsMilk prices starting to recover as UK production falls
UK milk production continued falling last month, with tightening supplies sparking a raft of farmgate price increases
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NewsNFU outlines blueprint for post-Brexit farming sector
Launch of most comprehensive public consultation on farming policy in a generation
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NewsTesco to pay above cost of production to new potato group
The Tesco Sustainable Farming Group – Potatoes, will launch in September
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Analysis & FeaturesThe 12 post-Brexit priorities for UK food and drink
As the country prepares to disentangle itself from the union, what are the main considerations for the sector?
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Comment & OpinionHow the Leave vote will boost the UK food industry
Success has been built on risk and seizing opportunities as they arise
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NewsMedia Bites 27 June: Brexit, Ocado, Innocent, Walmart, B&M, Warburtons
Unsurprisingly, the papers are dominated by the vote for Brexit and the fallout of EU referendum as City economists warn that Brexit vote will plunge UK into a new recession.
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NewsDid the industry, after all, 'sleepwalk into Brexit'?
The inquest begins into whether industry leaders did enough to make the case against a leave vote…
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NewsFears for fresh food sector in wake of Brexit vote
Sector’s ability to harvest its 100,000 tonne annual crop “now in question”
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NewsUK votes to leave EU: the industry reacts to Brexit
The UK has voted to leave the EU by 51.9% to 48.1%, sending shockwaves through the country and around the world…
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Comment & OpinionNFU pledge is an easy win for retailers – so why aren’t they signing up?
Slow progress, considering the pledge was launched in 2012. Is something wrong with it?
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NewsLidl signs NFU fruit & veg pledge to strengthen supply chain
Retailer follows Aldi in committing to initiative
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Analysis & FeaturesGlyphosate licence renewal - 23 June's other crucial decision
Next Thursday won’t just see a vote on Brexit. EU member states will also decide the future of glyphosate
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Analysis & Features10 Things You Need To Know About... Dairy
Dairy is in dire straits. Prices are falling through the floor as retailers use milk and cheese as a footfall driver and farmers are being forced out of business…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe NFU's Oakes: 'EU does more for farmers than London'
We quiz NFU dairy board chairman Michael Oakes on the current crisis, Brexit, and retailer efforts to support the sector
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Analysis & FeaturesThe global scoop: what can we learn from world ice creams?
From marshmallow-like Turkish ice cream to bite-size delicacies from Japan, can the UK market find growth by tapping popular trends from across the globe?
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Analysis & FeaturesBayer-Monsanto merger: a dangerous liaison?
Bayer’s bid for Monsanto has unsettled investors, farmers and campaigners. So what are the opportunities, and the threats?
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NewsMüller confirms plan to close East Kilbride and Aberdeen dairies
Dairy processor to press ahead with plans to invest £15m in Belshill dairy as part of Scottish shake-up