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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 -
British farmers “better equipped than anyone” to deliver high quality food, says Michael Gove
26 June 2018 BrexitThe Secretary of State for Food and Environment, Michael Gove, spoke about British farmers being well-equipped to fulfil the national and global demand for high quality food at the NFU Summer Reception on Monday -
The Interview: Adam Henson
04 June 2018 NewsFarming, rare breed conservation and a passion for sustainability power this television personality -
The Ethical Dairy launches with four cheeses
27 April 2018 NewsA new Scottish dairy and cheesemaker has launched with an ethos of keeping cows and their calves together – a rarity in dairy farming today, say the owners. -
The Interview: Minette Batters
23 April 2018 BrexitThe newly elected president of the NFU talks policy, food chains and how to help -
UK food and farming sector unites to highlight impact on home-grown production
12 February 2018 News36 organisations representing the UK’s food and farming industry have set out what a successful Brexit means to them in a joint statement -
Digital divide is still real in rural areas
15 December 2017 News17 per cent of rural homes and businesses still can’t receive decent broadband and 82 per cent can’t receive a 4G signal -
Transitional Period Will Provide Important Stability, NFU Says
25 September 2017 BrexitThe Prime Minister’s commitment to a transitional period after the UK leaves the EU will provide important stability for farm businesses, the National Farmers' Union says, and prepares the ground for both sides to make progress in Brexit negotiations -
Businesses in Farm-to-Fork Supply Chain Reveal Workforce Concerns in Brexit Survey
01 September 2017 BrexitTrade bodies from across the UK’s £110bn food and drink supply chain have published a landmark survey on their sector, which employs four million people across the UK -
Bath & West Society to Open Rural Enterprise Centre
30 August 2017 NewsThe Bath & West Society has announced it is to open a Rural Enterprise Centre to encourage education and business growth amongst the rural community -
NFU Urges Government to Enhance British Food Production
07 August 2017 NewsMeurig Raymond, President of the National Farmers' Union (NFU) has called on policy makers to grasp Brexit as an opportunity to enhance the nation’s ability to produce British food
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