Speaking at CLA conference, she said the most important thing was collaboration, shared risk and working with the supply base, and ultimately the farmers, to build business resilience
NFU president Minette Batters said food security should always remain a 'top priority for any Government', adding it was not just about sustaining farmers, it was about safeguarding a secure supply of homegrown food
The NFU Council today (October 23) unanimously agreed to examine the governance of Red Tractor and to look more widely at farm assurance and whether they give 'fair value' for producers
Unions and farmers have been left feeling frustrated after a new environmental module has been imposed on them by Red Tractor without scrutiny. The 'Greener Farms Commitment' is set to be introduced in April 2024
The NFU Cymru president, Aled Jones said the dairy industry seems to run on fuel called ‘hope it gets better' but the ‘tank is on red'. That was his message after he updated his milk projection forecast for the next 12 months
BAPL executive secretary Ali Capper has hit back at comments from the British Retail Association on Countryfile
The Defra Secretary has backed a campaign to make it easier for the public to buy British food
The retailer said it is firmly committed to the long-standing relationships they have with their British suppliers, and committed to sourcing 100 per cent fresh British eggs
The NFU dairy intentions survey found almost 10 per cent of dairy farmers said they would be likely to stop supplying milk by 2025, with smaller producers being the most impacted
Arla will continue to be ASDA's dairy partner until 2028, supplying their private labelled milk, cream, cheese and butter