Archive of all National Farmers Union articles – Page 49
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NewsCurrent crisis could be end of British produce, warn farmers
Joint statement from NFU and FFA demands retailers pay fair price for British produce
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NewsMilk now 6ppl cheaper than bottled water as protests continue
The gap in price between supermarket milk and bottled water has grown to its widest point in more than a year
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NewsAldi boosts British credentials with Team GB sponsorship push
As well as customer facing campaigns, Team GB athletes have also been working with Aldi staff
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NewsDairy industry code defended despite milk price crisis
The architects of the dairy industry’s voluntary code of practice have insisted it is working…
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News#NoLambWeek boycott threatens to withhold UK lamb from retailers
A group of disgruntled Welsh farmers has launched a campaign to withhold lamb supplies to supermarkets for a week
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Analysis & FeaturesAre French-style farmer protests about to hit the UK?
Pigs running around supermarkets may be off the agenda, but an air of resignation could yet turn into something more militant
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NewsSIBA launches accreditation scheme for UK breweries
Trade body the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has launched a quality accreditation scheme and is hoping to sign up 500 of its 820 members within two years.
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NewsDairy farmers warn of bleak future as Arla cuts prices again
Arla has slashed its farmgate milk prices further, prompting the NFU to call for government action
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NewsFarmers for Action to 'name and shame' supermarkets
Lobby group Farmers for Action (FFA) is planning to “name and shame” supermarkets who don’t pay fairly for milk, and has n…
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Comment & OpinionAldi support for NFU fruit and veg pledge is sassy
Sir: Aldi’s support of the NFU’s fruit and veg pledge (18 July, p67) is to be applauded…
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Comment & OpinionNFU letter shows living wage ramifications are still playing out
The ramifications of a NLW are still being worked out by the food and drink industry
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NewsNFU calls for postponement of National Living Wage
living Minette Batters has called for the government to delay the compulsory pay rise to £7.20 for all workers over the age of 25
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NewsBarney Kay succeeds Tom Hind as Tesco head of agriculture
Tesco has recruited Moy Park broiler general manager Barney Kay as its new head of agriculture
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NewsFarmers call for lower lamb prices in stores
Retailers are coming under increasing pressure to cut the price of lamb in store as farmgate prices continue to plummet…
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NewsAsda commits to UK lamb sourcing
The retailer said that from mid-July, it will guarantee that 100% of lamb loins, boned out leg joints, half legs and lamb on sale in its stores will be UK-sourced
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NewsAldi signs NFU pledge on fair treatment of fruit & veg growers
Aldi has become the first UK retailer to sign up to the National Farmers’ Union’s fruit and veg pledge
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NewsRetailers targeted by MEPs over 'abuse' of farmers & growers
The EU should do more to help farmers earn a “fair return from the food chain”, the European Parliament has warned
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InterviewsIan Wright: Big Interview with FDF's new director general
In the line of fire are the NHS, the WHO, Action on Sugar and more. Yet Wright is full of praise for others
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NewsDairy Crest bucks trend by holding farmgate milk price
The processor’s liquid milk price remains at 23.09ppl for a sixth month, while its Davidstow price rises to 26.42ppl
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NewsArla announces another milk price cut
Arla has reduced its milk price by almost 8% since it increased it to 25.8ppl in April