National Farmers Union
Skills
First students arrive at School of Sustainable Food and Farming in Newport, a partnership between Harper Adams University, the NFU, Morrisons, and McDonald's UK
24 October 2021
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3 min read
Politics
Campaigners express frustration with 'strengthened' Trade and Agriculture Commission unveiled by government to help maintain green standards in trade deals
22 October 2021
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6 min read
Supply chain
Food retailers, manufacturers and farmers have committed to net zero in the UK - now all parts of the food chain must pull together to get there, writes Mike Barry
23 August 2021
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4 min read
Policy
Reports suggest UK poised to offer Australia timeline towards tariff and quota-free trade, despite concerns over impact on British food, farming, and environmental standards
21 May 2021
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7 min read
Work
A new 'confidence survey' from the NFU has found British farmers are increasing investments in soil health, tree planting, renewable energy generation, and energy efficiency
29 March 2021
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2 min read
Policy
Decision to temporarily lift restrictions of neonicotinoid insecticide on sugar beet crops prompts outcry from public and conservation groups
11 January 2021
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4 min read
Supply chain
People have 'justifiable concerns' that future trade deals could undermine UK environmental standards, says National Food Strategy
29 July 2020
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4 min read
Legislation
Environmental standards 'likely to be weaker' from 2021 under current government plans, Greener UK warns
19 June 2020
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5 min read
Policy
Government steps up efforts to assure farmers it will not allow an influx of products made to lower US standards, but experts fear major loopholes remain
08 June 2020
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10 min read
Investment
Government-backed Natural Environment Impact Fund to support four projects that will explore how private investment can be harnessed to enhance nature
01 June 2020
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4 min read
