Archive of all National Farmers Union articles – Page 54
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Analysis & FeaturesThe brave new world of dairy post-quota
Does a golden future lie ahead with a slashed trade deficit? Or will the UK struggle with production limitations?
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Analysis & FeaturesDairy 2015: how will the industry respond to the end of quotas?
The dairy landscape is set for huge upheaval next year with the removal of quotas accelerating the pace of globalisation. Key players in the dairy industry set out their agenda…
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NewsRussia compensation scheme may widen to cover meat and dairy
As the fallout from the Russian trade ban on Western foods continues, the EC is considering extending its emergency fund for fruit and vegetable growers to meat and dairy producers.
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NewsNFU Cymru seeks to inspire new generation of farmers
The next generation of farmers is being sought by NFU Cymru in a bid to get more people into the industry.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat the Russian export ban means for UK food and drink
Less than 1% of British food exports go to Russia, but restrictions could still have serious knock-on effects on UK prices…
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NewsWaitrose slashes price of milk to £1 for four pints
Waitrose has become the latest major retailer to drop its price for four pints of own-label milk to £1.
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NewsDairy herds: 10% of cows in herds of 500-plus
Nearly 10% of Great Britain’s dairy cows are now kept in herds of 500 or more animals, according to new research…
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NewsDefra publishes new CAP reforms guidance
Defra has published new guidance for farmers on the implementation of reforms to the Common Agricultural Policy.
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NewsDairy industry braced for falling prices as Russia shuts door
Russia’s ban on food imports from the West is likely to affect the dairy industry more than other parts of the food and drink trade, experts have suggested.
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NewsNFU calls for plan to stem decline in UK self-sufficiency
A farming growth plan is needed to halt the backward slide in UK food production self-sufficiency, the National Farmers Union has warned.
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NewsSodbuster South African wine range sold direct to farmers
Broadlands Winery has launched a range of South African wines that it is selling direct to UK farmers.
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NewsCampylobacter claims: the industry responds
An undercover investigation by the Guardian newspaper into the food poisoning bug campylobacter has claimed to have uncovered hygiene breaches in the UK poultry industry.
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NewsNFU 'delighted' at government public sector sourcing pledge
Farmers have welcomed a government commitment to buy British-sourced produce – and potentially help the UK food industry be £400m-a-year better off.
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NewsDefra unveils action plan to protect bees
An action plan that aims to reverse the decline in bees and other pollinators has been published by Defra.
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Comment & OpinionWhy Tesco's gone all sheepish
If I ever have a rough day at work I often cheer myself up by thinking, well, at least I’m not Philip Clarke.
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Comment & OpinionNine months is a short time in politics
Exiting his role as secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs today, Owen Paterson can look forward to spending the next 10 months sniping from the backbenches. His successor Liz Truss, meanwhile, can look forward to a potentially challenging tenure at Defra. Truss has said she ...
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NewsSyngenta ends bid for exemption to neonicotinoid ban
Insecticide producer Syngenta has withdrawn its request for a UK exemption from the EU-wide ban on the use of neonicotinoid seed treatments on winter oilseed rape.
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NewsWaitrose raises minimum beef cattle price to £3.45 a kilo
Waitrose has increased the minimum price it will pay for British beef cattle to £3.45 per kilo, and said it will guarantee the new price until 1 October.
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NewsMorrisons launches mobile app for beef farmers
Morrisons has launched a mobile app for beef producers to help simplify the livestock management process.
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NewsBadger cull proposals could 'finish off' UK dairy and beef sectors
Farming minister George Eustice has dismissed scientific research suggesting efforts to tackle bovine tuberculosis should focus on culling cows instead of badgers.