National media releases

Lobbying pays off on VAT and rent reviews legislation

1 July 2009

A proposed amendment to the Government’s Finance Bill has clarified the situation regarding VAT and rent reviews following intensive industry lobbying involving the NFU.

NFU praises investment by First Milk in securing dairy jobs

1 July 2009

The NFU has praised the move by First Milk to open a new creamery in Scotland The investment will secure the future of 40 dairy farms and around 100 jobs.

NFU in the news - June 25 to July 1

1 July 2009

The return of wonky fruit and veg to shop shelves following a change to EU marketing regulations prompted a number of calls to the press office this week.

RIP IPU June 30

30 June 2009

Today is the last date on which farmers may use or store any products containing the herbicide isoproturon (IPU).

Supply chain must work together to secure long-term future of British lamb

30 June 2009

All parts of the supply chain must work together to secure the long-term future of British lamb by ensuring producers are paid a stable and sustainable price for the high quality meat they produce, NFU livestock board chairman Alistair Mackintosh said today.

NFU & RSPB work together on tenancy issues to enhance wildlife

29 June 2009

Tenancy issues and the grazing of valuable habitats were top of the agenda when the NFU met with the RSPB in Cambridgeshire.

Meat control charges decision is good news

29 June 2009

NFU livestock board chairman Alistair Mackintosh today said the Food Standards Agency had made the right decision by not going ahead with plans to increase meat control charges.

Hopes of appeal to House of Lords dashed in TB Table Valuations case

26 June 2009

David Partridge, the claimant in the NFU-backed tabular valuations legal challenge, has been refused leave to appeal to the House of Lords. This means that the Court of Appeal’s decision, handed down on April 1 2009, stands.

NFU secures IPPC victory for pig and poultry farmers

25 June 2009

The NFU has won a significant victory on plans to review the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive.

More farmers feeling the crunch according to NFU survey

24 June 2009

More and more farmers believe the credit crunch is hitting their business although the NFU has found the major banks are still supporting the industry.