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UK government weakens energy efficiency targets for farmers

Improvement targets for horticulture and poultry reduced after lobbying from National Farmers’ Union

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2023

It’s Time to Talk About No First Use

Long a nonstarter in Washington, it may now be the best source of common ground with Beijing.

Foreign Policy · Nov 6, 2023

Flooding causing ‘destruction and financial stress’ to farmers, NFU warns

The National Farmers’ Union said it was calling on political parties to set out their plans to better protect farmland from flooding.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

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UK farmers warn of rotting crops after Storm Babet flooding

National union members urge government to create water strategy to prevent such losses

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023

Woman trampled to death by stampeding cows while walking her dogs through farmland

Police confirm woman killed while walking past field of 40 cows in Welsh countryside

Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2023

Glyphosate herbicide is ‘absolutely fine’ to use, says environment secretary

Therese Coffey expressed her support for the weedkiller during an address to the National Farmers’ Union.

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

Weather in coming weeks ‘absolutely crucial’ to harvest, union leader warns

Farmers could have to pay extra to dry out crops and reduce their prices if they are of worse quality, the NFU said.

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

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Cost of rural crime up £9m in a year as gangs target farm machinery

NFU Mutual said some thieves use drones to scope out where valuable equipment is kept.

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

Loophole lets farmers pollute England’s rivers with excess manure – report

Investigation finds polluting farmers may not face action after breaking the rules

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

Minette Batters: ‘We need a success story for wild spaces but also for farmers and food’

Sharing a cheeseboard, the farmers’ leader tells of frustrating tussles with ministers … and why she has decided to stand down as president of the NFU

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2023

Keir Starmer will have to break a few eggs if he’s to achieve a green economy

The £28bn delay caps weeks of turmoil over Labour’s green ambitions, but if he’s serious about them, the leader will need to get used to it

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2023

Boris Johnson’s £10bn Australia trade deal blunder branded ‘an embarrassment’

‘Your boss has conceded the whole kingdom,’ Australian negotiator said to have told Liz Truss

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

How Boris blundered into £10bn Australia trade deal concession scrawled on paper outside loo

‘Your boss has conceded the whole kingdom’, Australian negotiator said to have told Liz Truss

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

Council on hook ‘for £10m’ over border post left in limbo by Brexit

The £25m port facility was built to fit government plans but stands empty while new border strategy is delayed

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023

No 10 food summit ‘no more than a PR stunt’ and failed to tackle key issues

Rishi Sunak’s Farm to Fork meeting, the first of its kind, failed to address solutions to inflation, soaring costs and food security, say attenders

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

More foreign workers needed to tackle food prices, industry chiefs tell No 10

Could take ‘decades’ to shift away from reliance on overseas staff, say food sector leaders attending Downing Street summit

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2023

Sunak food summit promises star guest and lots of rhubarb

It’s hard to see the PM’s talks with farmers, store chiefs and the (rumoured) odd TV star producing concrete proposals

Insider UK · May 5, 2023

Farmer's union requests clarity on government funding

Letter addressed to the Deputy First Minister asks for timetable to return deferred money

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Chronicle Live · May 3, 2023

Warning that chicken and veg shortages may put Sunday roast under threat

Trade experts point out that rising costs are adding to the problems of UK farmers working to put food on our tables

Chronicle Live · May 2, 2023

Supermarket shelves laid bare as UK chicken shortage hits 'breaking point'

The poultry industry and its producers struggle to cope with soaring energy prices and packaging costs, as the 'unsustainable' system leads to mass shortages on UK shores.

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2023

‘It’s absolutely dire’: why UK chicken farmers want to call it a day

Bird flu, higher costs and the rise of meat-free options are pushing poultry producers to reduce flocks or give up entirely

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2023

British cows could be given ‘methane blockers’ to cut climate emissions

UK’s 9.4m cattle contribute to 14% of human-related emissions, mostly from belching, but green groups remain sceptical

Daily Record · Mar 31, 2023

New NFU Scotland role for Colvend's Tracey Roan

Tracey, who farms Holsteins with husband Steven, is the union's new dairy policy manager

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023

Stop kicking the BBC on bias. A right turn was needed, but now it’s gone too far

The corporation was left-leaning, but now it is terrified of attacks from the right. And that’s the biggest threat as it strives for impartiality, says the writer and former BBC environment analyst Roger Harrabin

Wales Online · Mar 15, 2023

Summer of hosepipe bans and water shortages looms after dry winter, say experts

If spring is dry too then there are fears of another summer of problems

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