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New chairman announced for NFU horticulture and potatoes board
Yorkshire vegetable grower Guy Poskitt has today been elected as the new chairman of the NFU national horticulture and potatoes board. Mr Poskitt is…
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Charles Sercombe back in the NFU livestock chair
Leicestershire farmer Charles Sercombe has been unanimously re-elected chairman of the NFU’s national livestock board. Mr Sercombe, who has 2,000…
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New HS2 report 'raises serious concerns', says NFU
The announcement by the new head of HS2 to fast-track the project has only increased the NFU’s serious concerns over the route, raising further the…
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New Group Secretary in Llanwrst
Sioned Lloyd has this week started as the new NFU Cymru Group Secretary in Llanrwst, following the departure of Paul Williams who left to pursue his…
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Scottish Farmers Put the Heat on UK Energy Minister
Farmers from Caithness to Cornwall are calling on Energy Minister Greg Barker to deliver on his demand that; "The Big Six need to become the Big…
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Agricultural vehicles given MOT exemptions in EU Parliament
The EU Parliament has given exemptions for agricultural vehicles from MOT testing following a vote and lobbying by farming groups. After a ‘trilogue’…
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Supermarkets urged not to 'devalue food' with price wars
Supermarkets have been urged not to 'devalue food' by entering into price wars which have the potential to undermine British farmers, according to…
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Government must invest to close food gap, says NFU
Consistent and long-term investment allowances, and better taxation tools are just some of the key areas the NFU is urging the Chancellor of the…
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HS2 underestimates impact on farm businesses, says NFU
Farming unions have claimed the HS2 Environmental Statement 'underestimates' the impact on farm businesses and agricultural operations. The…
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Government funds needed to address flood risks - NFU
The Government must review its flooding and coastal defence policies and commit more money into helping to reduce further risks to the British…
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