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Barclays staff get on their bikes for charity 23 May 2012

Staff from Barclays are going the extra mile for charity in a 220-mile sponsored bike ride from the River Humber to the Tower of London. read more..

Queens Jubilee and Chinese lanterns 23 May 2012

With celebrations due to take place over the Queens Jubilee, the NFU urges you to think twice before releasing Chinese lanterns. read more..

More local food, please, say East Midlands consumers 22 May 2012

More local food please, we’re British – that’s the strong message from people across the East Midlands as the NFU launches a major new campaign to highlight farming’s contribution to the British economy. read more..

Policy update 17 May 2012 17 May 2012

In this edition: NFU pressure sees compromise on CAP greening measures; New Less Favoured Area mapping to be delayed, states Agriculture Committee; NFU will launch a major new campaign; Adjudicator WILL accept supplier complaints from third parties; NVZs – new boundaries finalised and appeal clock ticking!; Say ‘no to drift’ – or hello to regulation; Small grants scheme (FFIS) round 2; Changes to rights of way system is good news; Silver gilt award for Newark and Notts show stand; Draft water bill - making sense for members; CFE voluntary action making headway; Lincolnshire chairman gets on his bike for charity; Open Farm Sunday – NFU resources and support and events read more..

Up hill and down dale for NFU Chairman's charity ride 16 May 2012

Land's End to John O'Groats on a bike... you must be kidding... Lincolnshire's NFU Chairman takes on an epic challenge to rasie £10,000 for county charities. read more..

Policy update 10 May 2012 10 May 2012

In this edition: Milk price cuts – lobby information; Grocery adjudicator lobby one step closer; Small grants scheme round 2 launched; SPS 2011 deadline is 15 May - 7 days to go - some key reminders; What does a new French president mean for CAP reform?; Drought creeps closer for many; Defra consultation on abstraction: NFU extremely concerned; Check cattle age before transport to slaughter; NFU guide: avoiding sheep ID penalties; AHDB on CAP 'greening'; publication of CAP data; Cross compliance advice from farm advice service; NFU help for members on cross compliance; Thrapston market to relocate; LEADER funding for farm diversification – EOI closing date 31 May and events. read more..

Policy update 4 May 2012 04 May 2012

In this edition: Milk prices cuts; New bovine TB cattle measures announced; NFU update on EU Budget; NE update; Self-employed drivers; Farm incomes; Biofuel slap; NNFCC newsletter; Seed potato terms change; New CEO at BGA Ltd; Sow stall stats; and events. read more..

NFU joins forces to stage new food experience at Newark 02 May 2012

An eclectic mix of food and farming themes will be showcased at this year’s Newark and Nottinghamshire County Show. read more..

New show manager ready to take the reins 02 May 2012

Newark & Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society has appointed Mary Hopkins as Show Manager. read more..

Policy update 26 April 2012 26 Apr 2012

In this edition: Government seeks powers to cut CAP payments; EU Budget debate; NVZ appeals; SPS deadline cometh; SPS Online reminders; ELS update; Help the NFU at Chelsea; Small grants scheme Round 2; Badger Trust judicial review; Abstraction and drought Q & A; Wilkinson Awards in Nottinghamshire; SBV cases slow; Sheep inspections request; Diesel tax allowance update; 8 hour transport limit; Bright future on beef; Great British Beef Week; Notts biodiversity offset provider; and events. read more..

Great British Beef Week in the East Midlands 25 Apr 2012

Video: Livestock board marks St George’s Day by promoting superb British Beef and supporting our servicemen and women at the same time. read more..

British farmers support British heroes 19 Apr 2012

Great British Beef Week begins on Monday 23 April, St George's day. East Midlands' farmers will be collecting for Help for Heroes with Ladies in Beef. Read more read more..

Golden fields grow a golden product 17 Apr 2012

Spring brings many changes to the countryside, one is the appearance of the oilseed rape flowers. Find out more about this versatile and useful crop. read more..

Nottinghamshire's Wilkinson Awards run for 12th year 17 Apr 2012

The prestigious Wilkinson Environment Awards for Nottinghamshire are to run for a 12th year. Find out more .. read more..

Fun and games in the countryside 11 Apr 2012

The Househam Sprayers Lincolnshire Young farmers rally and countryside day will be hosted by Market Rasen Racecourse as part of their countryside weekend. read more..

A blooming business 29 Mar 2012

British cut flowers are a real growth sector; Alison Pratt met a South Lincolnshire producer to find out more. read more..

Birds of prey: friend or foe? 28 Mar 2012

Chloe Palmer examines the arguments in this emotive debate. read more..

Schmallenberg in the East Midlands - update 27 Mar 2012

East Midlands’ farmers are being urged to be vigilant as a new livestock virus affecting sheep, cattle and goats is found on two farms in Leicestershire and Lincolnshire. read more..

Regional education event hosts a ewe-nique experience 15 Mar 2012

The NFU Let's Talk Farming Mini Sheep Show has its first outing this year on Wednesday 21 March. read more..

Schmallenberg in the East Midlands 15 Mar 2012

East Midlands’ farmers are being urged to be vigilant as a new livestock virus affecting sheep, cattle and goats is found on two farms in Leicestershire and Lincolnshire. read more..

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