• National Farmers Union
  • - 08-09-2010
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

News and programme

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Video - your say on NFU Conference 2010 01 Mar 2010

What does the future hold for farming and what are the issues the NFU needs to lobby about on behalf of members? read more..

Farming the low carbon way 25 Feb 2010

It's not just about the benefits for the environment, NFU Conference hears. read more..

Delegates give the politicians a grilling 25 Feb 2010

Cost sharing, bovine TB, investment in science and research, CAP reform, the dairy sector and climate change - just a few of the topics put to the politicians in the final conference session. read more..

Impacting less - the environment session 24 Feb 2010

What are the opportunities and restrictions in meeting our climate change obligations? A Minister of State, the chairman of the Environment Agency and two professors explained all. read more..

Tough questions on the uplands at breakfast 24 Feb 2010

Robin Tucker from Natural England probably knew he would face some tough questions from delegates at a breakfast session on the uplands read more..

NFU Conference - meat, McCartney and Mackintosh 24 Feb 2010

The average farmer may be old enough to have grown up with the Beatles but Paul McCartney will find few fans among livestock producers. read more..

Is high welfare always high cost? 24 Feb 2010

Conference workshop hears why animal welfare should not be considered in isolation, but as part and parcel of farm economics, produce marketing and environmental concerns. read more..

Delegates urged to hit the CFE trail 24 Feb 2010

Early signs on the Campaign for the Farmed Environment are encouraging, NFU Conference delegates are told. But active participation, rather than 'just signing up', will be key. read more..

Live webinar this morning 24 Feb 2010

Join the NFU Conference for a debate on food security and take part - no matter where you are. read more..

NFU Conference 2010 - Day Two preview 23 Feb 2010

Our 'webinar' event, the environment and a special question time feature on Day Two, before the politcal focus shifts to the NFU itself, with the election of a new officeholder team. read more..

NFU Conference takes care of business 23 Feb 2010

Tactics for tough times in the second session of the conference, as Ed Garner, David Yiend and Paul Kelly take the stand. read more..

How farming should face the future 23 Feb 2010

More must be produced in the next 50 years than in the last 10,000 – and that will need smart government. That will be the message from NFU President, Peter Kendall, as he opens the NFU Conference. read more..

Pledges from the podium - the political session 23 Feb 2010

With an election just around the corner, Hilary Benn, Nick Herbert and Tim Farron were after the farming vote at NFU conference. Here's what they said. read more..

TB, the consumer and the Code of Practice 23 Feb 2010

Peter Kendall sets out some key election issues where the rural vote is concerned. read more..

Cost-sharing, value for money and SPS 23 Feb 2010

Kendall tells conference that farmers are happy to sit at the same table as the government - but it must make a good partner where regulation is concerned. read more..

Benn unveils new labelling code for pork 23 Feb 2010

NFU Conference 2010 - Secretary of State reveals new code of practice on country of origin for pig products. read more..

NFU Conference 2010 - Day One guide 23 Feb 2010

Delivering Farming's Future begins in Birmingham this morning. Get the lowdown on the opening day and find out how to watch live here. read more..

Live webinar at NFU Conference 2010 23 Feb 2010

Can't make NFU Conference? You can still take part in our webinar. read more..

Watch - conference gets the Red Tractor message 23 Feb 2010

The NFU Roadshow manager Johnny Ball reminds delegates about changes to the farm assurance scheme. read more..

Watch - NFU conference opening video 23 Feb 2010

See how the tone was set for the next few days. Watch the conference 'sting' video here. read more..

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