Archive of all National Farmers Union articles – Page 55
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NewsEaster lamb to be cheap thanks to strong supply from UK & NZ
The increase in supply, combined with an expected round of promotional activity ahead of Easter, could see retail prices fall for lamb over the coming weeks
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NewsFirst Milk appoints Mike Gallacher as new CEO
Gallacher will replace Kate Allum, whose departure from the dairy co-op’s helm was announced earlier this week
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Analysis & FeaturesSugar reform in EU will wreck poor farmers warns Fairtrade
The EU has been accused of being “asleep at the wheel” over the impact on Fairtrade farms of the beet production cap endin…
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NewsGroceries Code Adjudicator studied for EU level by Phil Hogan
The European Commission is investigating the possibility of adopting the principles of the Groceries Codes Adjudicator…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat now, Tescopoly?
With the supermarket chain in contraction as sales slide, is the work of the vociferous pressure group now done?…
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Comment & OpinionSupermarkets kept a low profile at this year's NFU conference
In light of the supermarket sector’s recent travails – and high-profile personnel changes at senior level – it’s perhaps no surprise
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NewsMedia Bites 25 February: FTSE 100, NFU conference, organic food
The FTSE ended up 37.5 points at 6,949.6, above its previous record of 6,930, and also set a new intra-day high of 6,958.9, surpassing the previous figure of 6,950.6
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Comment & OpinionA politically charged NFU conference demands better protections for farmers
With bovine TB and the dairy industry topping the pre-election agenda, the NFU’s annual conference was the place to be today
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NewsMedia Bites 24 February: Food production crisis, BAT, ABF
Worries about the UK’s self-sufficiency dominate the newspapers this morning
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NewsLabour proposes halt to bovine TB badger cull
Labour’s intention to stop the controversial culls was announced by Eagle as part of a manifesto paper entitled Labour Protecting Animals
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NewsBeef industry code of conduct set up by NFU and BMPA
Code commits individual processor signatories to being open and clear about their company’s terms and conditions but does not cover prices
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NewsRed Tractor sets out to fix beef standards 'Achilles heel'
Red Tractor Assurance (RTA) has defended plans to introduce tougher assurance standards for beef…
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NewsOil price slump hits ethanol processors
Low crude oil prices have been a boon for many, but for makers of ethanol the slump in oil – to lows of below $50 a barrel…
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NewsMüller cuts milk prices in effort to 'remain competitive'
Provider wants to ensure “clean” price is paid to farmers after negotiations, but NFU slams move as “entirely unacceptable”
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Analysis & FeaturesSugar suppliers face sweeter future with end of EU quotas
UK sugar suppliers may be feeling bitter over low prices and the pressure health campaigners are putting on their product…
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NewsDefra: EU rules will not bring flood of GM crops
Defra has moved to quell fears that new EU legislation will lead to an influx of GM crops in the UK…
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NewsAsda milk price cuts prompt dairy industry warning
Dairy farmers have hit out at Asda cutting a four-pinter to 89p this week…
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NewsFirst Milk delays payment to farmers amid cashflow problems
12 Jan payment pushed back to 26 Jan, with all future payments delayed too
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NewsAsda slashes price of four pints of milk to 89p
Asda has fired a new salvo in the supermarket price war by slashing the price of four pints of milk to 89p.
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NewsKendall and Kendrick among food & drink leaders recognised in 2015 New Year's honours
Peter Kendall, the former president of the National Farmers Union and current president of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board…