25-31 March 2019
The Yorkshire Post and Countryfile Online have both reported on the joint letter sent from the four UK farming unions which warns against a no-deal Brexit. NFU President Minette Batters is quoted saying a no-deal Brexit would be disastrous for farmers and the public who rely on British farmers to produce safe and affordable food.
NFU Vice President Stuart Roberts was interviewed by Channel 5 News speaking about the impact of Brexit on farmers’ mental health. This was broadcast on the 5pm programme which is watched by around 500,000 people.
NFU chief of horticulture and potatoes was featured on two episodes of Farming Today (10mins 48 secs). Lee spoke about the recent difficulty horticultural farmers have faced in accessing season labour to pick flowers.
Labour MP Ruth George called for a ban on sky lanterns by producing a Sky Lantern (Prohibition) Bill in the Commons last week. Ruth highlighted the danger they post to livestock and the environment and mentioned that the NFU has also called for a ban on sky lanterns. The Mirror reported on the issue and is read by around 508,000 people.