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Visa certainty for 2026 offers relief to farmers facing worker shortfall
Britain’s farmers have won a crucial victory in their battle against crippling labour shortages, after the NFU secured confirmation of visa…
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'Family farm tax' risks hitting bereaved families, NFU president tells Lords
NFU President Tom Bradshaw has warned that the government’s proposed reforms to inheritance tax could turn into “a tax on tragic and unplanned…
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Soaring energy costs pushing farms to the brink, NFU warns
Britain’s farmers are warning that surging energy costs and soaring standing charges are pushing the food supply chain to breaking point, with some…
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NFU calls for action to boost productivity and investment in tenanted sector
The NFU is urging policymakers to unleash the full potential of Britain’s tenanted farms, calling for stronger support and investment to drive growth…
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NFU warns new pesticide rules risk leaving farmers without vital defences
Farmers could be left without vital tools to protect crops unless the government keeps the emergency pesticide authorisation process fast, fair and…
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NFU calls on shoppers to support British turkeys this Christmas
Farmers across the country are gearing up for the NFU’s ninth annual #BuyMyTurkey Day, a national campaign championing British turkey producers and…
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Farmers win breakthrough as seasonal worker rules overhauled
Farmers have won a major victory after the government agreed to overhaul the Seasonal Worker Scheme, giving growers and overseas staff more freedom…
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Farmers 'part of the solution' as MPs call for proactive flood strategy
Farmers must be recognised as “part of the solution” in tackling England’s growing flood risks, a cross-party group of MPs has warned. Their new…
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Countryside Stewardship reprieve secures lifeline for 5,000 farmers
Farmers and environmental groups have secured a major victory after the government confirmed a one-year roll over of Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier…
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NFU: Budget must 'renew relationship' with farming or risk food security
The NFU has urged the government to “renew its relationship” with farmers at the upcoming autumn budget, warning that collapsing confidence is…
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