Archive of all National Farmers Union articles – Page 29
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NewsCrops already suffering from scant labour, warns NFU
Farmers and growers are now facing further uncertainty after the Commons voted down Theresa May’s Brexit deal last night
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NewsFood & drink industry leaders tell ministers: avoid no-deal 'at all costs'
Food and drink bosses warned that as every day went by companies were spending tens of thousands of pounds preparing for a no-deal
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Comment & OpinionBritain’s future food policy should champion our quality... and boost UK output from and support for our farmers
Unless there is a very dramatic reversal of the Brexit decision, there will be long-lasting consequences for the UK food and drink industry
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat do the experts predict for food and drink in 2019?
Industry experts give their 2019 predictions on environment, consumer trends, Brexit and more
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NewsMedia Bites 4 Jan: Brexit/farmers, Next/Christmas trading, Shop prices
A no-deal Brexit would spell severe disruption for the UK’s farming and food industries, and hardship for small farmers in particular, according to environment secretary Michael Gove.
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Comment & OpinionFarmers need to face up to the challenge of veganism before it’s too late
If recent surveys are to be believed, 10% of the British public will be vegan by the end of this month
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NewsGove warns of no-deal Brexit turbulence for food and farming sectors
Speaking at today’s Oxford Farming Conference, the Defra secretary warned a no-deal Brexit would hit the sector hard
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NewsNFU's Raymond and Whitbread's Brittain top New Year's Honours list
Raymond was awarded a CBE for services to farming, while Brittain received a CBE for services to business
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Comment & OpinionMichael Gove’s recycling proposals are bold – but will industry pay up?
Defra’s long-awaited Resources and Waste Strategy for England is another headline-grabber for Gove
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NewsMorrisons slammed for Welsh lamb PGI labelling error
The retailer has faced criticism on social media over the labelling issues
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NewsSuppliers set for tougher competition, regardless of Brexit outcome: Lord Price
Speaking at the NFU’s annual Henry Plumb lecture, Lord Price added the age of austerity would likely continue for some time yet
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NewsUK performing 'very poorly' on sustainable agriculture
The Food Sustainablity Index ranks the UK at 55 out of 67 countries on sustainable agriculture
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NewsNFU and Dairy UK lock horns over proposals to regulate milk contracts
Dairy UK said the plans would create a ’less competitive market with more restrictions’ and push down prices
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NewsNFU unveils strategy championing British farming and food
The union has developed a guide for buyers which showcases the work of British farmers and growers
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NewsUK pig production gets boost as cereal farmers switch to livestock
The number of pigs in the UK broke five million for the first time since 2004, according to Defra
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Comment & OpinionHow can farmers reconcile Brexit with calls for higher quality meat?
It’s been a rough week for farmers, and not just because of the bleak turn the weather has taken
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NewsNFU hits back at livestock reduction recommendations
The NFU said it was ’disappointed’ to see the Committee on Climate Change recommend reducing livestock numbers
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Analysis & FeaturesDo Defra’s plans for 'fair dealing' with farmers add up?
New proposals could see the government intervene in pricing negotiations by giving farmers access to wholesale sales data from processors
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NewsWhy retailer milk pools could be on the way out
Lower cost alternatives were now available from dairy processors, allowing supermarkets to evolve relationships
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Analysis & FeaturesCan the food & drink supply chain cope with rising costs?
Currency swings, supply shortages, mergers and Brexit are escalating commodity volatility