Plans to tackle labour shortages in the food supply chain have been announced by the UK government. In a public release, it has said that it…
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The government response to an Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee report on soil health has been met with a lukewarm reception, with some saying…
The new Prime Minister Liz Truss has continued her minister cabinet overhaul with the sacking of Defra Secretary George Eustice; who will be replaced by Ranil…
In a bid to increase fairness and transparency in the industry, the government has launched a review of the pig sector. This follows recent challenges experienced…
The government has today launched the UK Agriculture Partnership (UKAP), a new forum that will bring together stakeholders from across the UK to identify and improve…
The NFU has responded to Government proposals to get tougher on illegal hare coursing, saying that it is a light at the end of the tunnel…
Following the government’s announcement of a series of animal welfare policy measures in its Action Plan for Animal Welfare, the NFU has issued a response. Responding…
Yorkshire beef farmers Michael and Margaret Atkinson hosted International Trade Secretary Liz Truss on their farm yesterday in celebration of Great British Beef Week and to…
The government has called on employers of seasonal agricultural workers to help keep the nation safe and restrict the spread of Covid-19 by registering for free…
As the government announces its new Border Operating Model1 for Great Britain, the NFU urges both the UK and EU to work together to agree long-term…