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See how your NFU membership strengthens farming’s voice

Farm business

Farmers at crisis point: Action needed to ensure food is grown next year

21 August 202621 August 2026

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Government drought package is ‘important step’ to building water and food resilience

18 August 202618 August 2026
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Timelines – see how the NFU works for its members

17 August 202617 August 2026

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The latest on bluetongue in England and Wales | NFU webinar

24 August 2026, 12:30
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Salmonella linked to imported eggs highlights NFU’s food standards asks

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Dairy Livestock +3

Help shape the NFU's work on BTV-3 vaccine availability

14 August 202614 August 2026

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The realities of bluetongue – NFU Dairy Chair on facing BTV-3 on farm

20 August 202620 August 2026
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Dairy Livestock +3

The latest on bluetongue in England and Wales | NFU webinar

24 August 2026, 12:30
Sheep going to be vaccinated
Dairy Livestock +3

Help shape the NFU's work on BTV-3 vaccine availability

14 August 202614 August 2026

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Middle East conflict: Stay up to date with NFU action

Energy Middle East conflict

Food price caps: NFU President warns that short-term thinking will not build food security

See how the NFU is making a difference Middle East conflict

NFU lobbying results in fuel duty rate cut amid continuing Middle East conflict

Combinable crops Dairy +6

Impact of the conflict in the Middle East on farming: NFU asks

Combinable crops Dairy +6

Iran war impact on input costs for farming – timeline of NFU lobbying

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Government drought package is ‘important step’ to building water and food resilience

NFU calls for urgent action as drought expands across England

Bluetongue – vaccination best form of defence as concern grows over spread of virus

Drought 2026 – how the NFU is supporting farming sectors

Bluetongue – act now, before the virus reaches your farm

2026 drought: NFU action and advocacy timeline

UK should ban Brazilian beef and chicken imports if they pose a human health risk

Bluetongue – your questions answered | Sedgemoor Market member briefing

“We can’t produce food without water,” NFU warns

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GB-EU realignment

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Energy

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From Westminster to your farm

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NFU urges newly-elected councillors to back British farming

Westminster
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Rural communities to have greater say in local decision-making

Westminster
Livestock See how the NFU is making a difference

NFU Fellowship Scheme demonstrates how food gets from field to fork to MPs

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Inviting MPs to your farm

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Activists – staying safe on farm

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Rural crime

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Activism trespass
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Rural crime

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Activism trespass

Making a difference on the things that matter

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NFU responds to Animal Health and Welfare Pathway proposals

Closed 18 May 2026
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Infrastructure

How could plans for new towns impact rural communities?

Closed 19 May 2026
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Farm business

National Living Wage Rates consultation – have your say

Closed 26 June 2026

The planning system – share your experiences with us

Biosecurity – key guidance for poultry, cattle and sheep keepers

Biosecurity awareness

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Biosecurity and AI – essential information for poultry keepers

Avian Influenza
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Biosecurity checklist – key points to protect your livestock

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Bedfordshire and Huntingdonshire Cambridgeshire +8

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Cheshire Cumbria +1

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Cornwall Devon +4

See how we campaign for farmers and growers

Combinable crops Dairy +6

Iran war impact on input costs for farming – timeline of NFU lobbying

Environment and climate Agricultural Transition Plan

SFI – our lobbying work

SFI
Combinable crops Horticulture and potatoes +9

UK-EU trade negotiations – how aligning with the EU will affect your business

See how the NFU is making a difference Family farm tax

The family farm tax – a timeline of NFU lobbying

Autumn Budget

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Rural crime

Cost of rural crime falls, but ‘worrying increases’ across farming kit and livestock theft

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