First estimates from Eurostat (the statistical office of the European Union) show that agricultural income per worker increased by 6.7 per cent across the EU in 2011. read more..
Defra's latest farm income figures underline market volatility challenges, the NFU has said. read more..
Data from Eurostat (the statistical office of the European Union) shows that agricultural income per worker increased by 12.6% across the EU in 2010. Stronger prices for both crop and livestock products in the EU were the main contributor to the rising value of farm output. read more..
The NFU was amongst the Copa Cogeca members exchanging views on the outlook for agriculture at a recent event in Brussels. Input suppliers, credit institutions and academics joined European farming organisations at the high level workshop. Attendees heard OECD FAO read more..
The final part of three mini reports into farm business banking focusing on payment systems has been released today. The main features covered are cheques and card payment facilities. read more..
With volatility continuing to characterise a number of agricultural commodities, the latest agricultural outlook from the OECD and UN Food and Agriculture Organisation considers market dynamics for the period to 2020. Using established models developed by the OECD and FAO, read more..
The second of three mini reports into farm business banking focusing on day-to-day banking has been released today. The main features covered are bank charges, current accounts and banking services. read more..
In April 2011 the NFU launched a Banking Survey with a number of aims. a. To provide an accurate insight into the cost and availability of credit from banks and building societies. b. To provide information for read more..
The Treasury Select Committee is to reopen its inquiry on the future of cheques, in light of the continuing public concern. We want your survey data. read more..
A number of agricultural products benefited as UK food and non-alcoholic drink exports grew 11% in 2010, the Food and Drink Federation has reported. read more..
What’s the forecast from across the Atlantic – and why does it matter here? Read our report from the USDA Outlook Forum. read more..
New Defra figures suggest 2010 will see a 13% reduction in the total income from farming. The department has also revised its 2009 figures downwards. read more..
The government’s web portal of business information for small and medium-sized ventures is running a customer satisfaction survey. read more..
How efficient are the UK farming sectors - and how do they compare with our EU rivals? Read an NFU briefing looking at research conducted by Defra here. read more..