• National Farmers Union
  • - 29-07-2010
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British Farmer and Grower 29 Jul 2010

The August edition of the NFU's award-winning magazine, British Farmer & Grower, is out now. See what's inside. read more..

Ten to do... 29 Jul 2010

Our timely tasks for the month ahead. read more..

Young countryside reporter competition 29 Jul 2010

The hunt is on for budding journalists. If you're opening up your farm this summer, make sure your young visitors write about their experiences. Find out more here. read more..

This week's Bulletin is out now 28 Jul 2010

Our weekly e-newsletter is sent to more than 20,000 members, staff, industry representatives and policy-makers. read more..

Farming leaders meet Treasury chief 28 Jul 2010

Rural businesses, the recovery and budget cuts at Defra were all on the agenda when NFU President Peter Kendall and his NFU Scotland counterpart met the Chief Secretary to the Treasury today. read more..

Order those tags in good time 28 Jul 2010

Sheep tag suppliers are working hard to meet demand as we approach a busy few months. We're advising members to order well ahead of time for ID and movement. read more..

Deadweight cattle prices 28 Jul 2010

Get this week's deadweight cattle price information, in association with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. read more..

RPA gets new interim boss 28 Jul 2010

The NFU is looking forward to working with the new interim chief executive of the Rural Payments Agency, Richard Judge. read more..

Better road rules for better kit? 28 Jul 2010

We've called for a review of our 'out-dated' tractor/trailer rules after the EU Commission unveiled plans for a standardised construction directive. read more..

Silver Lapwing finalists announced 28 Jul 2010

FWAG reveals the last seven in this year's competition for farmers who mix business success with conservation credentials. read more..

Roadshow hits the press 27 Jul 2010

The NFU roadshow has been featured in leading teaching publication the Times Educational Supplement. read more..

NFU Harvest Update 27 Jul 2010

Harvest activity has been steady after rain disrupted most regions for some of this week. Get the latest here. read more..

Inputs Price Monitor 27 Jul 2010

See the latest results from the NFU/Farmers Weekly Inputs Price Monitor and contribute your own figures. Are you paying too much? read more..

Wanted: Gold standard food 27 Jul 2010

  Food producers will get an extraordinary opportunity to showcase the best of British to the London 2012 Olympics organising committee.  read more..

Rail route farmers may get compensation 27 Jul 2010

Farmers affected by a new high-speed railway link will be able to apply for compensation, it is announced. read more..

Diversity sought for Defra consultation 27 Jul 2010

Ahead of a White Paper, Defra has launched a consultation calling on everyone from ‘birdwatchers to big business’ to have their say about protecting and enhancing the environment. read more..

Up there with the best 26 Jul 2010

The 10th World Association of Beet and Cane Growers’ conference - hosted by the NFU - has been hailed as rivaling any in the event's 30-year history. read more..

Could new diseases hitch a lift? 26 Jul 2010

Will a warmer climate bring with it new insect and tick-borne diseases? Scientists hope a project announced today will give them a clearer picture of the risks.   read more..

Ireland's £12b exports vision 26 Jul 2010

DAFF report looks for a 42% increase in Irish food exports to 2020. read more..

Stolen tractors cost industry £42.2m 26 Jul 2010

New research indicates that rural crime is rising - with a sharp increase in expensive tractors thefts at the forefront of the trend. Find out what the thieves' top tactics are here. read more..

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