Agriculture
Rural news, views and insights
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NFU launches Student & Young Farmer Ambassador Programme
02 May 2019 NewsThe programme offers the chance for eight to 12-year-olds the chance to put their stamp on the future of British Farming -
Brexit uncertainty is impacting grain trade now, says NFU
06 March 2019 BrexitAs the 29th March looms nearer, businesses are none the wiser about the future of the UK and EU trading relationship and what tariffs could be imposed. -
NFU looks to the future of farming
18 February 2019 NewsA new report from the NFU looking at a post-Brexit food and farming industry considers how social, technological and environmental changes could impact British farms -
FRA annual conference approaches
13 February 2019 NewsThe annual conference of the Farm Retailing Association (FRA), previously known as FARMA, will take place in Oxford this month, bringing a network of farm retailers and suppliers together for a packed programme of conference seminars, workshops, trade stands and a roving networking dinner -
What food businesses need to know about proposed cost increases
01 February 2019 NewsPaul Gregory of Food Solutions highlights the proposed cost increases affecting all food businesses, particularly artisan -
Belvoir Castle launches retail food range to showcase game from its estate
08 January 2019 NewsBelvoir Castle, a popular country estate, has launched a new retail food range to showcase the best of its locally reared game -
Soil Association revamps organic standards
14 November 2018 NewsThe Soil Association has made changes to its organic standards to allow for better understanding for licensees and the public to provide the highest level of protection for food, livestock and the environment -
Global warming: how it’s affecting the UK food scene
12 November 2018 NewsWith a record-breaking hot summer on the coat tails of a record-breaking cold winter, British crops have been put through serious strain -
Can we embed sustainability in food and drink?
08 October 2018 NewsNick Oakes from Vero Drinks talks about how to bring sustainability into the food and drink business -
Statistics show need for focus on homegrown food production, says NFU president
07 August 2018 BrexitNFU president Minette Batters has urged the government to put the nation’s food security at the top of the political agenda, as latest figures on UK’s self-sufficiency in food have stagnated -
How to: sell at farmers’ markets
03 August 2018 NewsBefore setting up your stand at a farmers' market, it is wise to consider the logistical and safety aspects it entails. Nathan Brew, technical manager at NFU Mutual Risk Management Services explains more
