• National Farmers Union
  • - 02-09-2010
Mansel Raymond testimonial

I am hugely passionate about dairy farming and our lobbying is focused on creating the right environment for our members to be successful and profitable.

NFU Dairy Board Chairman, Mansel Raymond
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Your shout: Changes to medicines regs 02 Sep 2010

We want your thoughts on proposed amendments to the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2010 - one of which would prohibit any direct marketing of antibiotics to farmers. read more..

This week's Bulletin is out now 02 Sep 2010

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Harvest update 01 Sep 2010

More than half of the harvest was complete by the end of August and with a good forecast wheat and spring barley are likely to be finished in most of England and Wales by the end of this week. read more..

Deadweight cattle prices 01 Sep 2010

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2011-12 beet contract - update 01 Sep 2010

British Sugar and the NFU have agreed an enhancement to the 2011 sugar beet contract that will benefit all growers and allow them to increase their sugar beet enterprise. read more..

From the blogs: Telling the story 01 Sep 2010

'Michael has worked out that our total crop could feed two million people for a day - food for thought, as they say, especially given the plight of people in Pakistan.' Read the Fordhams' blog here.  read more..

Young countryside reporter competition 01 Sep 2010

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

More major producers dip into SALSA 31 Aug 2010

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Genome map will lead to better wheat 31 Aug 2010

NFU applauds an exciting development for the cereals sector with significance for both British agriculture and global food security. read more..

Spread the word! 31 Aug 2010

Did you know that farm species such as the cirl bunting and stone curlew are flourishing? Or that 41% of all hedgerows in England are managed by farmers? read more..

Your shout: Rural hot spot or not? 31 Aug 2010

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The figures at your fingertips 31 Aug 2010

Our latest round-up of agricultural and economic stats. read more..

Progress made on fruit and veg consumption 27 Aug 2010

Proposals to encourage more growing and eating of British fruit and vegetables should move forward as soon as possible, says the NFU. read more..

New website highlights dairy farming 26 Aug 2010

DairyCo has launched a new website aimed at showing the reality about dairy farming in Britain. read more..

EID in sheep - tag survey now online 26 Aug 2010

Take part in our survey to let us know how you are getting on with the new tagging requirements. read more..

Our survey said...farming matters to you 26 Aug 2010

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NFU praises action by Frontier after Ritz OSR crop failure 25 Aug 2010

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Great Milk Debate returns 25 Aug 2010

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