NFU urges Government to secure smoother trade during SPS negotiations
The National Farmers’ Union has called for UK Government to negotiate “appropriate transition periods” and certain exemptions to dynamic alignment.
NFU calls for certainty over Defra EIP
The National Farmers’ Union has warned that Defra’s Environmental Improvement Plan leaves “unanswered questions” about how its goals align with food production.
Seasonal Worker Scheme visa numbers confirmed
The number of visas allocated for the 2026 SWS has been announced following a meeting between NFU president Tom Bradshaw and Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle.
Seasonal Worker Scheme changes to “significantly increase” availability, finds NFU
The National Farmers’ Union has secured a change to the Seasonal Worker Scheme, which will allow workers to re-enter the country sooner than had been allowed previously.
US access to UK dairy market may weaken food security
The National Farmers’ Union, along with Dairy UK, has warned Government against allowing increased US access to the UK food market.