Brassica production down as drought declared in areas of the UK
UK producers have confirmed that brassica crop yields for 2025 are “tight”, as warm weather and four heatwaves affect food production.
UK producers have confirmed that brassica crop yields for 2025 are “tight”, as warm weather and four heatwaves affect food production.
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Charitable Trust has pledged £70,000 to support food and farming education in schools.
The latest farming income figures have been published by Defra, with the NFU labelling the gains as “fragile”.
NFU has legally challenged Government following the closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme.
The NFU has set out the steps it will take to deliver recommendations outlined in the independent review led by Dr David Llewellyn.