Media releases
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Ten per cent biofuels target must be kept - NFU
15 May 2008
The NFU today said it was disappointed at a proposal that could see the EU’s target for a ten per cent inclusion rate for biofuel in road transport fuels by 2020 scrapped.
NFU calls for transition plan for TSE fallen animal costs
14 May 2008
The NFU has called on the Government to introduce transitional arrangements to help the cattle industry cope with plans to transfer the cost of TSE testing of fallen cattle over 24 months.
Arla move will boost British dairy farming - NFU
14 May 2008
The formation of a joint venture company by Arla Foods Milk Partnership and Arla Amba will provide a boost for British dairy farmers, the NFU said today.
Shoppers can enjoy a taste of Chelsea at home thanks to British growers
13 May 2008
Visitors to the NFU’s stand at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show will be able to enjoy a taste of the show at home – because they will be able to buy everything used in the display at their local store or market.
NFU dismayed by Darling's CAP letter
13 May 2008
The NFU is dismayed by Chancellor Alistair Darling’s letter to other EU finance ministers on the Common Agricultural Policy.
Consumers want British chicken but producers need a fair price - NFU
13 May 2008
Shoppers want to buy British chicken but producers need to receive a fair price to ensure they can meet the demand in the long term, the NFU said today (Tues).
NFU appoints new legal panel
12 May 2008
As part of the NFU’s centenary celebrations, sixteen legal firms have been selected as members of the NFU legal panel at a launch held today (Mon).
NFU centenary exhibition goes on show
12 May 2008
Memorabilia featuring Winston Churchill will be one of the star attractions of the NFU’s new centenary exhibition which is being launched at its headquarters today (Mon).
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.
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