Confidence in agriculture is at an all-time low. But the government has a raft of opportunities to turn this around. The NFU is ready and willing to work with the government to help deliver on its missions for growth. The NFU’s blueprints for farming can help ensure we achieve this. By following them, the government can lay firm foundations for a sustainable and profitable future.
Blueprints snapshot
Progress is being made on the NFU’s Blueprint for Growth as we continue to work with politicians and civil servants.
Designed as a roadmap for government to achieve a thriving, sustainable and profitable future for British farming the blueprints focus on a safe, healthy and affordable supply of British food.
Among the progress so far is government commitment to give police more extensive powers for dealing with dog attacks on livestock, a review of supply chain fairness in the crops sector and mandatory sheep carcass classification and price reporting in England.
Plus, the ADOPT Fund reopened, the agri-tech sector has been recognised in the Industrial Strategy, permitted development rights are being introduced for single small-scale wind turbines on farms (subject to consultation) and more funding has been secured for the National Rural Crime Unit.
Take a look again at the Blueprints and keep any eye on your NFU Bulletin newsletter as we keep you up to date on the progress of the NFU’s Blueprints for Growth.
