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NFU President urges more support for African farmers' project
NFU President Minette Batters has been appointed as an ambassador for an charity dedicated to reducing poverty by empowering farmers in eastern…
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Young farmers discuss industry's plans at next generation conference
Young farmers across the country have discussed their ambitious plans for the future of farming as part of a next generation conference organised by…
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NFU calls for 'exceptional market conditions' declaration amid egg crisis
The NFU has called for an 'exceptional market conditions' declaration to be made due to the severe disruption which egg producers and consumers are…
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Seventh round of Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund opens
A seventh round of the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund (CSSF) is now open following NFU lobbying. The CSSF application window opened on 7…
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NFU calls for urgent clarity on future of seasonal workers scheme
Growers are being urged to sign an NFU letter to the immigration minister highlighting concerns over visas for seasonal farm workers. The letter…
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NFU reminds new Defra Secretary of Rishi Sunak's food pledges
The NFU president has written to the new Defra Secretary outlining the government's pledges to safeguard UK food production. Minette Batters has…
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Lord Mayor's Show: Half a million people watch farmers showcase British food
The role farmers play in producing the nation’s food alongside caring for the environment was showcased to over half a million people at the Lord…
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Farmers to descend on London for annual Lord Mayor's Show
The role farmers play in producing the nation’s food alongside caring for the environment will be showcased on the streets of the City of London this…
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New attestation rule for farmers means increased red tape, industry warns
A coalition of industry bodies has written to Defra to express concerns over the unilateral decision to add a UK-only requirement for a veterinary…
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MPs from across political parties show solidarity with farmers
MPs from across the political parties showed their support for British farmers yesterday as part of the annual Back British Farming Day initiative. A…
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