British food standards the benchmark for trade deals, says NFU

British food standards the benchmark for trade deals, says NFU

National Farmers Union (NFU) president, Minette Batters, called on the Government to ensure Britain maintains its position as a benchmark for global animal welfare standards amid talks of potential trade deals with the US. Opening the NFU’s annual conference, Batters...
Farmers unions disappointed with immigration policy

Farmers unions disappointed with immigration policy

The National Farmers Union (NFU) and NFU Scotland have criticised the Government’s new immigration policy which will see the introduction of a points based system starting from 2021. The new policy will require EU and non-EU citizens to amass 70 points to be...
Westminster food conference includes top line up

Westminster food conference includes top line up

Henry Dimbleby of the National Food Strategy will lead the speaker line-up at the Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum policy conference in July to outline a new food strategy for England. The speakers will also include Stefano Agostino, CEO of Nestlé , the...
Further reaction to Agriculture Bill

Further reaction to Agriculture Bill

The Government’s new Agriculture Bill has received further reaction from trade organisations, following its release last week. Described as one the ‘most important environmental reforms for many years,’ the Agriculture Bill is a landmark piece of...