All National Farmers Union (NFU) articles – Page 30
-
News
Meat processors back call for post-Brexit immigration changes
Britain’s meat industry was vulnerable to shortages of workers across all skill levels, the BMPA warned
-
Comment and Opinion
Today’s and Landmark combined stand more than a fighting chance against their rivals
This merger can be traced directly back to Tesco’s shock announcement that it was buying Booker
-
News
Aldi to support British family farms alongside charity
It will support the charity’s flagship Farm Resilience Programme, set up in July 2016
-
News
Farming groups call for relaxation of water usage rules
A summit organised by the NFU also called for support in transporting feed to areas of the in need amid ‘hugely challenging’
-
News
Can industry stockpile food supplies in a no deal Brexit?
Dominic Raab has said the government would ensure “there is adequate food supply” if the UK crashed out of the European Union without a trade agreement
-
Analysis and Features
Heatwave: growers struggle with the hottest summer since 1976
The weather has been glorious for retailers, but there is a problem. The sun just won’t seem to stop
-
News
Tesco relaunches Sustainable Farming Group for beef
It comes as the retailer announced new 12 month contracts for 1,600 Aberdeen Angus beef suppliers
-
Comment and Opinion
F*** business? It’s high time politicians started to address Brexit concerns
Politicians letting off hot air has become the theme of this week
-
News
CO2 shortage halts production at Tulip's Brechin plant
Ther pork giant said it would stop slaughtering at the site this afternoon
-
News
Sainsbury's and Asda bosses given rough ride by Efra MPs about merger
The bosses of Sainsbury’s and Asda were quizzed by MPs about their proposed mega-merger today
-
Comment and Opinion
Michael Gove must remember the ‘f’ in Defra
Perceptions of Gove may have changed, but it’s not all been plain sailing, says Fresh Foods Editor Kevin White
-
Comment and Opinion
Sainsbury's-Asda: Remit extension for Adjudicator just not realistic
MPs and suppliers still clinging on to the idea the Adjudicator is going to be able to stop the merger in its tracks may have to get real, says senior reporter Ian Quinn
-
News
MPs to look at extending Adjudicator's powers
Efra committee called for the Adjudicator to be granted powers to prevent the supermarket giants “dominating” the grocery
-
News
MPs to grill Asda and Sainsbury's chiefs over merger plans
The supermarket bosses will appear before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee next Wednesday
-
News
Veg Power ad fund hits £100k crowdfunding target
The Food Foundation initiative to create a generic advertising campaign has hit its funding target
-
News
Sainsbury's-Asda merger could hurt competition, warns NFU
In a letter to the CMA, the union warned the merger could have a ‘negative effect’ on smaller suppliers
-
Comment and Opinion
Food & drink sector is still desperate for answers on Brexit
Food security doesn’t just ‘happen’. It requires concerted effort - and a political climate that allows businesses to invest with confidence
-
Analysis and Features
How should UK meat producers respond to the plant-based trend?
The Grocer teamed up with research specialists England Marketing for an exclusive study to explore industry attitudes to all things plant-based
-
News
Poultry sector gets new apprenticeship scheme
The new scheme is designed to provide a pipeline of skilled workers for the industry and develop existing talent
-
News
Post-Brexit policy consultation attracts 44,000 responses
The ‘Health and Harmony’ consultation saw responses from farmers, food producers and environmentalists