World events show importance of supporting home-grown sustainable agriculture
Unexpected events of the past 12 months have highlighted the need to support sustainable domestic food production in 2023 to help ensure food security.
Increase in seasonal workers visas is a step forward, NFU says
Responding to Defra’s announcement on the Seasonal Workers Scheme, NFU deputy president said the move is “a positive step forward.”
NFU calls for Defra investigation into the egg supply chain
The NFU is calling for an urgent investigation by Defra into whether an “exceptional market conditions” declaration should be made for eggs.
Action needed to prevent costs impacting on future food production
Spiralling costs are forcing Britain’s farmers to make significant changes to their food production plans, with some facing the prospect of going out of business, according to the NFU.
Autumn Budget draws mixed reactions from food industry
Trade bodies from across the food supply chain have welcomed elements of the new Budget but expressed disappointment over others.
