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Farming's importance 'never been clearer', NFU says in new year message
The importance of British farming to deliver food and energy has 'never been clearer' following this past year, NFU President Minette Batters has…
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NFU urges farmers to have say on new UK-South Korea trade deal
The NFU is asking farmers to have their say on a new UK-South Korea free trade deal, which may include strong potential for meat and dairy access…
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NFU president urges Rishi Sunak to prioritise food and farming
NFU President Minette Batters has met with the prime minister to discuss the significant issues facing farmers, as well as the importance of policy…
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Government delays Making Tax Digital for Income Tax for two years
Government plans to digitise the tax system used by self-employed people and landlords have been delayed for a third time. Compulsory use of HMRC's…
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Eleven young farmers appointed as new ambassadors for NFU
Eleven farmers have beaten off stiff competition from more than 70 applicants to join the NFU for the fourth year of its young farmer ambassador…
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Increase in seasonal workers visas a step forward, NFU says
The increase in seasonal workers visas is a step forward and will be a relief for growers struggling to find a skilled workforce, the NFU says…
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NFU backs new bill with focus on fighting rising tractor thefts
A new bill giving the Home Secretary more power to make regulations that deter the theft and resale of agricultural machinery has passed its second…
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Urgent action needed to avoid more food shortages, NFU warns
The government must do more to back British food production or risk seeing empty shelves in supermarkets across the country, the NFU has warned. The…
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Former MI5 chief says UK food production 'integral to national security'
A former MI5 Director General has said that home grown, UK food production is 'integral' to the country's national security. The Baroness…
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Fatal and non-fatal injuries in farming remain stubbornly high
Fatal and non-fatal injuries in the agriculture industry remain stubbornly high, the latest figures by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show…
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