National media releases
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NFU warns of need to keep stewardship schemes open to all
9 May 2008
The NFU is concerned that premature changes to Environmental Stewardship (ES) schemes risk making them increasingly complex and could reduce the opportunities for more farmers to get involved.
Rural areas need fair share of flood money
7 May 2008
“Ring fenced” funding to protect rural areas is vital if a repeat of last summer’s disastrous floods, which destroyed millions of pounds of crops, is to be avoided, the NFU said today.
Weaker pound means more money for pre 1996 cattle in OCDS
7 May 2008
Farmers with pre 1996 cattle are being urged to take advantage of the weaker pound and not leave it until the last minute to register animals for the Older Cattle Disposal Scheme.
Milk Roadmap needs to keep dairy profitable as well as green
2 May 2008
The NFU has today welcomed Defra's Milk Roadmap aimed at raising environmental standards, building on the sector's growing success to improve its performance.
Biofuels moratorium not the solution to climate change
2 May 2008
The NFU has again rejected calls from the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee which has today repeated its stance on a moratorium on the Government's biofuel targets, despite ministerial recognition there is a role for sustainably-produced biofuels.
Proper contracts key to long term confidence in dairy sector
2 May 2008
The results of the fifth DairyCo Farmer Intentions Survey highlight the need for proper contracts to give farmers the confidence to invest in their businesses and stay in dairy farming for the long term, the NFU said today (Friday).
EU proposals threaten vital wheat fungicides
2 May 2008
The main group of fungicides used to protect UK and European wheat crops – the triazoles – could be outlawed under plans being proposed by the EU Agriculture Council.
Farmers must monitor input costs and not be afraid to shop around
1 May 2008
As concerns grow about rising input costs, the NFU is urging its members to make sure they keep a close on eye on costs and not be afraid to shop around to make sure they get the best deal on inputs like fuel and fertiliser.
Bluetongue vaccine on its way
Wednesday April 30 2008 JAB, the Joint Action against Bluetongue group, has welcomed news the first batch of BTv8 vaccine has now been released for use on farm.
NFU response to competition commission's final report
30 April 2008
The NFU today welcomed the findings of the two-year long inquiry by the Competition Commission into the groceries market which should help improve the way the food retail market works.
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