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National Farmers Union

Government urged to consider 'basic income' for farmers to support food security

Policy

Government urged to consider 'basic income' for farmers to support food security

Open letter from farmers and politicians also calls for SFI budget to be reopened and expanded in order to provide certainty and support for nature-friendly farming

clock 07 April 2025 • 5 min read
Are alternative proteins a solution to Britain's food security challenges?

Supply chain

Are alternative proteins a solution to Britain's food security challenges?

The UK imports almost half its food, and farmers are facing climate impacts and economic headwinds - but a new report from Green Alliance suggests sustainable proteins could provide an answer to the country's food security challenges

clock 09 May 2024 • 7 min read
'Climate change is wreaking havoc': NFU calls for UK food security target amid severe global challenges

Supply chain

'Climate change is wreaking havoc': NFU calls for UK food security target amid severe global challenges

National Farmers Union calls for legal target to ensure at least 60 per cent of food consumed in the UK is homegrown

clock 11 August 2023 • 4 min read
Defra launches 'new and improved' Sustainable Farming Incentive offer

Policy

Defra launches 'new and improved' Sustainable Farming Incentive offer

From August farmers in England will be able to apply for payments for 23 actions that support food production and farm productivity while also enhancing the environment, Defra said

clock 21 June 2023 • 2 min read
'Without exception': PM promises to uphold UK green farming standards in future trade deals

Supplier

'Without exception': PM promises to uphold UK green farming standards in future trade deals

Rishi Sunak pens open letter to farmers promising to prevent food and produce made to lower standards abroad from flooding the UK market

clock 16 May 2023 • 6 min read
'Shocking': Fears mount for UK farming investment as energy, climate, and regulatory pressures bite

Supply chain

'Shocking': Fears mount for UK farming investment as energy, climate, and regulatory pressures bite

NFU member survey finds investment confidence at lowest level since the pandemic, prompting concerns for UK food security as climate impacts intensify

clock 04 May 2023 • 4 min read
Defra announces £168m green farming technology grant programme

Efficiency

Defra announces £168m green farming technology grant programme

Farmers in England encouraged to apply for Defra grants for new technologies and greener equipment that can boost food production, enhance animal welfare, and curb greenhouse gas emissions

clock 21 February 2023 • 3 min read
'You deserve better': Labour leader aims to cultivate 'new relationship' with British farming

Legislation

'You deserve better': Labour leader aims to cultivate 'new relationship' with British farming

Keir Starmer responds to National Farmers' Union (NFU) warnings that 'clock is ticking' on British agriculture with promises on international trade, homegrown produce, and rural crime

clock 21 February 2023 • 6 min read
Is the UK's trade deal with New Zealand its 'greenest ever'? Farmers and green groups are far from convinced

Policy

Is the UK's trade deal with New Zealand its 'greenest ever'? Farmers and green groups are far from convinced

Environmental groups and National Farmers Union united in criticism of UK-New Zealand trade deal, which government hails one of its ‘greenest ever’

clock 01 March 2022 • 7 min read
'We need a plan that pre-empts crises': How farmers frustrations over 'contradictory' environment policies are boiling over

Policy

'We need a plan that pre-empts crises': How farmers frustrations over 'contradictory' environment policies are boiling over

NFU president Minette Batters hits out at lack of coherent UK strategy across farming, trade, and environment, as group of Green Tory MPs set out vision for food and farming reforms

clock 22 February 2022 • 6 min read
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