NFU says Food Strategy Board must prioritise growth
NFU has welcomed the establishment of the Food Strategy Advisory Board, but said for this to be successful it is “vital the right policy framework is in place”.
NFU calls Defra’s closure of SFI applications a “shattering blow” to farmers
Without warning, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has halted all Sustainable Farming Incentive applications.
Defra farming announcements made at 2025 NFU Conference
The 2025 NFU Conference saw Defra Secretary Steve Reed make a number of farming announcements, while Defra stood firm on IHT measures.
“Ministers will reap the consequences” of family farm tax, says NFU
Farming union presidents recently met with the Treasury to discuss an alternative to family farm tax, with NFU stating that the “devastating impacts” would sit on Government’s shoulders.
NFU mass lobby planned for 19th November
Following the Chancellor’s Budget announcements impacting the farm sector the NFU Council has been building plans for a mass lobby on 19th November in Westminster.
