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The press team deals with all national media enquiries.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak the team is working from home.

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Call the press line on: 02476 858 686

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Latest from the media centre:

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NFU President reiterates importance of red diesel

Ahead of the Budget next week, NFU President Minette Batters has highlighted the continued need for a lower rate of fuel duty for red diesel, to allow farming businesses to remain competitive.
04 March 2020 at 12:46

Press Release

'Inadequate' hare coursing legislation in need of urgent reform

Rural and farming organisations, alongside rural Police and Crime Commissioners, have urged the Government to revise 'inadequate' legislation that is hindering attempts to tackle the impact of hare coursing on the countryside.
04 March 2020 at 10:49

Press Release

NFU elects officeholder team

Minette Batters will serve as President for another two years alongside Stuart Roberts as Deputy President and Tom Bradshaw as Vice President.
26 February 2020 at 16:10

Press Release

Leicestershire farmer picks up top NFU award

A beef and arable farmer from Leicestershire has been honoured at NFU Conference for his dedication and commitment to the NFU and to the British farming industry
26 February 2020 at 14:24

Press Release

British farm standards must be the benchmark in future trade deals

NFU President Minette Batters will today challenge the Government to show global leadership on international trade and insist that British farm standards are the benchmark for any food imports in future trade deals.
25 February 2020 at 07:00

Press Release

Three crop rule derogation urgently needed to manage flood impacts

With thousands of farmers across the country battling floods after Storm Dennis and unable to get onto their land to plant crops, farming organisations from across the UK have asked for an urgent relaxation of the three crop rule.
19 February 2020 at 13:57

Press Release

NFU responds to immigration policy

NFU President Minette Batters has expressed serious concerns about the government's failure to recognise British food and farming's needs within its proposed immigration policy.
18 February 2020 at 22:32

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