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20th Feb 2020

Environment

NPA backs calls calls for three-crop rule derogation


The NPA is backing a call by UK farming organisations for a derogation on the three-crop rule to manage the impact of the recent flooding. 

19th Feb 2020

Westminster

Government unveils new immigration policy


Today, the Government released details of its future immigration policy, as the UK operates outside of the EU. Setting out a new points based system, the Home Office said EU and non-EU citizens coming to the UK would be treated equally after UK-EU free movement ends on 31 December.

19th Feb 2020

NPANews

London rally for the future of farming


The NFU invite you to join a farming rally in London on Wednesday 25 March 2020. 

19th Feb 2020

NPANews

Funeral details of Glenda Montgomery


The details of much loved Glenda Montgomery can be found in the members area for those wishing to pay their respects.

19th Feb 2020

HealthWelfare

The impact of an ASF outbreak in Germany


The 500,000 tonne-German pork export market would be at serious risk if ASF crosses the border from Poland to reach German wild boar. 

18th Feb 2020

NPANews

BQP celebrates 40 years in the British pig industry


BQP recently marked its 40th anniversary with a celebration event at the Suffolk Food Hall in Ipswich.

17th Feb 2020

HealthWelfare

Update in Members Area


Update in the members area regarding the Flu Vaccine, you can read more here

17th Feb 2020

Environment

Flooding Advice


The storms and weather conditions have been extreme over the last few weeks and many producers will have experienced challenges because of it.

The NFU has put together a flooding webpage which has an array of advice about flooding so check out the guidance if you have been affected.

17th Feb 2020

HealthWelfare

ASF warnings - well done, Dublin Airport!


Dublin Airport has really made the effort to warn passengers about the risks of bringing African swine fever into the country. 

14th Feb 2020

Brussels

New appointment at Defra


North Oxfordshire MP and farmer's daughter Victoria Prentis has been added to the Defra team as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State.