Archive of all National Farmers Union articles – Page 23
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NewsDairy farmers to miss out on recovery funds as criteria is changed
The fund will now pay out to those who saw their milk price fall by 25% rather than lost 25% of their income
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NewsEustice and Truss move to reassure MPs over US chlorinated chicken
It follows reports the UK was ready to accept US imports of lower-standard food under a proposed ‘dual tariff’ regime
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NewsFurloughed Foodies seeks corporate backing to continue delivering food to NHS workers
The volunteer-based organisation launched at the end of March and has so far delivered more than 12,000 meals to the frontline
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NewsNew chlorinated chicken proposals still pose threat to UK sector: BPC
The government is reportedly proposing tariffs on food made to lower standards as part of free-trade negotiations with the US
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes new UK tariff policy mean cheaper sugar?
The UK’s new tariff policy is due to come into effect on 1 January, here’s what it means for the sugar industry
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy won’t the government legislate for food standards?
First the Agriculture Bill dodged the question. Now the Trade Bill is silent on the matter
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NewsCoronavirus: UK facing stiff competition from Europe for seasonal food workers
EU countries are easing lockdowns faster than the UK – and becoming increasingly desirable for workers
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NewsWaitrose links with ITV for ‘Pick For Britain’ fruit & veg recruitment adverts
Move comes amid warnings hundreds of thousands of tonnes of fruit & vegetables could rot in the ground due to labour shortage
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NewsDefra set to secure exemption for food workers from UK quarantine measures
The FDF joined other sectors in warning a quarantine on often foreign maintenance staff could bring factories grinding to a halt
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NewsFears Agriculture Bill is prioritising US deal
The government won a vote against amendments that would require food imports to abide by the same standards as British production
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Comment & OpinionIf we really want improved food security, we must address the issue of pricing
Lidl’s decision to stock Dutch eggs to meet demand was about as popular with the egg sector as a fox in a henhouse
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NewsAgriculture Bill should reflect coronavirus challenges: NFU
NFU President Minette Batters said the Bill should include greater scope to look at the issue of food security more frequently
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News10 foods affected by the coronavirus pandemic
Here’s how 10 of the most-affected categories are holding up against the crisis
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NewsGrowers face death threats after flying in seasonal migrant workers
Firms have been trying to make up for a potential shortfall in the number of fruit & veg pickers
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NewsM&S Food MD Stuart Machin reassures farmers while urging government to help dairy
In a letter to farming unions, Machin has reasserted M&S’s commitments while calling on the government to do more
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Comment & OpinionDairy industry support is a positive first step but sector isn’t out of the woods
Defra has been accused of showing ‘poor knowledge’ of the intricacies of dairying
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NewsCoronavirus: Defra confirms further relaxation of competition laws for dairy sector
It follows lobbying by processors, farmers and industry bodies for support amid a growing crisis in the sector
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Analysis & FeaturesBeef mince: why are supermarkets importing it when the UK has more than it can handle?
Supermarkets incurred the wrath of farmers – and some shoppers too – by selling imported mince when they could have sourced it here. Why did they do it?
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News‘Desperate’ dairy sector calls for more government support
Talks between processors, farming bodies and government officials over a rescue package reached ‘stalemate’ this week
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Comment & OpinionSupermarket bosses must be careful not to undermine the goodwill they’ve earned
There’s growing envy, resentment and anger at the supermarkets despite the challenges and extra costs they face