About the North East
Covering more than a million hectares, the region is one of the most varied in terms of agriculture and is home to some of the nation's best-loved landscapes. A major livestock area, the region also produces a wealth of arable crops, vegetables, salads, summer fruits and even garden centre plants.
Regional News
North East Regional Policy Update - members only please login to view document
3 July 2009
Updates on: RPA re-mapping, First Milk investment praised, win for tenancy sector & more.
James joins NE region
17 June 2009
Arable specialist James Copeland is the latest recruit to join the NFU in the North East.
Regional media releases
NFU to focus on grain quality issues
20 May 2009
Grain quality issues, arising from last year’s difficult harvest, will top the agenda at the next meeting of the regional combinable crops board.
MEP hopefuls to meet NE farmers
20 May 2009
Farmers from across the North East are to quiz MEP hopefuls in the run-up to the forthcoming elections to the European Parliament.
Get involved in the set-aside debate
20 April 2009
As the debate gets going on proposals to offset the possible environmental impact of the loss of set-aside, a series of three farmer meetings is planned.
