• National Farmers Union
  • - 03-09-2010
Al Mack testimonial

We are committed to facing the challenge of climate change and will promote the environmental benefits of UK livestock production.

NFU Livestock Board Chairman, Alistair Mackintosh
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British Farmer and Grower 03 Sep 2010

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

Cops and croppers - new Z-car is tractor 03 Sep 2010

Lincolnshire Police is hoping its new squad car will help put the bite on rural criminals – even if it manages to clock just 25mph from its 150bhp. read more..

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

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

The NFU in the news 02 Sep 2010

From the Great Milk Debate and hedgerows to wool and the public verdict on farmers - see how we've helped shape the news agenda this week. read more..

Energy farming - free trip 02 Sep 2010

Irish farmers will share their experiences with renewable energy during a free two-day trip organised by Enterprise Ireland. Find out more here. read more..

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

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

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

Ahead of the Speciality and Fine Food Fair in London (Sept 5-7), we look at how the SALSA scheme is making a difference to artisan producers. read more..

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

Can you surf the web at speed, or are you constantly battling with a sluggish internet connection? The team at our award-winning magazine want to hear about your experiences. read more..

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

The importance of food security, quality produce and animal welfare are just some of the reasons cited by British people for why they think farming matters in the results of our new survey. read more..

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