Archive of all National Farmers Union articles – Page 6
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NewsRed Tractor under fire over ‘fait accompli’ environmental framework
The farm assurance scheme has secured the support of supermarkets and the BRC for the new module, but failed to consult farmers
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Comment & OpinionMinette Batters transformed the NFU into a fearsome fighting force
When Batters raises an eyebrow in the direction of Defra, senior officials move fast to assess and mitigate the damage, says Ian Wright, co-chair of the Food & Drink Export Council
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NewsMinette Batters to stand down from NFU presidency in February
Batters described her move as a ‘tough decision’ in her opening message in the October NFU Magazine
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KVI TrackerCheese prices slashed in latest supermarket cuts
The average price of a block of own-label mature cheese is now 7% more expensive year on year, but has fallen 5% since last month
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NewsLabour demands trade clarity over ‘chaotic’ handling of Brexit border checks delay
The UK was set to roll out its new trade strategy, also known as the Border Target Operating Model (TOM), in October
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NewsNearly 10% of dairy farmers planning on ending production within two years
A further 23% said they were ’unsure’ if their business would continue producing beyond this point, the NFU said
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Comment & OpinionBritain can’t grow its way out of Europe mega-weather food supply threat
This year’s soggy British summer may well have presented a different argument, but Europe’s heatwaves pose an existential threat to food
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NewsDefra unveils ‘simplified’ update to post-CAP farm subsidy scheme
The improved Sustainable Farming Incentive will offer a greater number of sustainable criteria farmers can be rewarded for
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Analysis & Features‘Actually really good’: Inside the No 10 food summit
Many in the food industry seem surprised at the positive nature of talks at the summit – though questions about inflation remain unanswered
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Comment & OpinionSummit seasonal worker pledge lays bare government rift on immigration
Of the 70 or so industry bigwigs to attend Rishi Sunak’s food summit, many have expressed unexpected feelings of positivity
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Comment & OpinionSunak summit is an encouraging start to building UK food security
The government has given clarity and much-needed confidence to farmers and growers, says Minette Batters, NFU president
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Comment & OpinionSunak deserves credit for rebuilding relationships with farmers in summit
Sunak has restored simple dignity to the business of government, says Ian Wright, co-chair of the Food & Drink Export Council
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NewsMedia Bites 17 May: Downing Street food summit, Greggs, Diageo
Rishi Sunak’s Downing Street food summit has been described as “empty” by food and farming industry representatives
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NewsSeasonal worker scheme extended for another year
The pledge came as part of a wide-ranging package of support for the sector
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NewsPlan to merge Groceries Code Adjudicator with CMA is scrapped
The adjudicator Mark White is among industry leaders attending the PM’s crunch talks on inflation in Downing Street today
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NewsMPs accused of spreading ‘dangerous nonsense’ about profiteering
Clive Black of Shore Capital claimed politicians from different sides had irresponsibly stoked up anger against retailers
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NewsFruitful Jobs seasonal worker licence is reinstated
The recruiter had its licence suspended in February over a series of administrative issues, including concerns over asylum claims by workers
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NewsFarming heads call for action on food security
Food bosses at the Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum criticised the government’s dismissal of a need for a national food strategy
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NewsJeremy Clarkson said to be on Sunak’s guest list for ‘inflation summit’
It is understood the PM has cast the net far and wide for attendees to the event next Tuesday
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Analysis & FeaturesIs British farming facing an existential crisis?
The UK’s self-sufficiency is ‘slipping’, with many growers reporting receiving minuscule returns. Does Rishi Sunak’s emergency summit signal the start of meaningful action to save British farming?