Archive of all National Farmers Union articles – Page 10
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NewsFood import disruption expected as Felixstowe port workers strike
Shipments have been diverted due to an inflation-related wages row at the nation’s biggest container port
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Comment & OpinionAlarming fresh food waste is a disaster for society, not just growers
As we report this week, many growers are struggling with “real anxiety” over the impact of the heatwave on harvests
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NewsGrowers braced for more disruption and crop failures following drought declaration
Nine out of 14 regions in England have now been officially declared as drought zones by the Environment Agency
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NewsMedia Bites 18 August: inflation, wonky veg, Haleon
The main story of the day is the latest inflation figures, with UK inflation passing double-digits for the first time in 40 years.
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NewsLabour crisis has created £60m-worth of crop losses this year, says NFU
A survey of growers by the farming union found that this year’s harvest had been ‘significantly impacted’ by the sector’s ongoing labour crisis
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Analysis & FeaturesAre farmers’ concerns over NZ trade deal warranted?
Lamb exports to UK could rise 69% in worst case, AHDB warns
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NewsDefra appoints former G’s Fresh boss to examine food industry’s labour crisis
It will consider the challenges facing food and farming businesses to recruit and retain labour and provide recommendations
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NewsCrop shortages expected in coming months due to water scarcity, growers warn
Growers have warned that potato, onion, carrot and brassica crops are likely to be impacted by severe water shortages
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NewsFTAs with Australia and New Zealand queried again over standards
The playing field is uneven, according to a new report, which warns the government against similar approaches to future deals
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NewsPilgrim’s UK invests £10m into sustainability projects
The investment will fund a series of process innovations and operational improvements
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NewsUK cherry growers fear price undercut despite bumper crop
Bumper UK cherry crop may go to waste as earlier harvest in Europe undercuts UK supply
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NewsCooling costs for cereals growers on rise after heatwave makes grain too hot to store
The NFU has warned that cereal growers are having to spend more on cooling costs as temperatures rise adding to soaring input costs
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NewsFood suppliers told government cannot provide ‘whole solution’ to gas and fertiliser problems
As concerns grow about impact of gas rationing, Defra says measures already in place “will help”
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Comment & OpinionOur next PM needs to commit to good food systems
The message is simple: good food will win votes, says Dan Crossley, executive director at the Food Ethics Council
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NewsDutch farmer protests ‘haven’t affected’ food exports to UK
Bigger worries centre around the spread of African swine fever to the German-Dutch border
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NewsFertiliser plant talks failure ‘endangers food security’ say industry sources
The UK Nitrogen consortium, backed by private equity investor Endless LLP, is understood to have held protracted talks with the American owners
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NewsFarm shop owners warned following string of burglaries
Security advice issued after seven shops in north west England and the Midlands are targeted by thieves
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Category ReportCould fruit & veg soon be worth its weight in gold? Fresh produce category report 2022
Price growth for fresh produce has been quashed as retailers compete for shoppers. Farming pressures might soon change that
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NewsPrices for cheese and butter on rise at mults
There were more than 280 price hikes across the two categories in the big four, Waitrose, Aldi and Lidl from 6 to 27 June
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Comment & OpinionFarmers show their frustration with government at NFU Council
Delegates at the event bemoaned a lack of clear signals from a government they have little confidence in