News
16th Aug 2017
Public backing farming post-Brexit vote
An overwhelming majority of the public are actively supporting the farming sector, according to the 2017 results of the NFU's Farmer Favourability survey.
15th Aug 2017
Government to seek temporary customs union with EU
The UK Government wants to put in place a 'temporary customs union' to soften the blow for UK businesses after we leave the EU.
14th Aug 2017
UK livestock group calls for Government action on exports
A group of UK livestock industry representatives has called on the Government to start acting now to help secure new export outlets for the industry.
14th Aug 2017
Worrying surge in cost of rural crime
The cost of rural theft has risen sharply in the first half of 2017, despite some businesses ‘turning their farmyards into fortresses’.
11th Aug 2017
Huge export win to China for UK food producers
Seven new businesses in England and Northern Ireland have secured access to export pork to China as part of a lucrative new export deal.
11th Aug 2017
Ed's Weekly Brexit Round Up
It being the middle of August, it has been quieter in the way of Brexit announcements. However points of interest that have arisen for members are...
11th Aug 2017
Mandatory CCTV in all slaughterhouses under new animal welfare plans
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced a series of measures to further strengthen animal welfare standards in England.
10th Aug 2017
Morrisons Pledge to Back British Farming
The NPA welcomes the news that Morrisons has pledged to support British farmers by choosing not to adopt fake farm names on its fresh meat and vegetables.
8th Aug 2017
Rural Development Programme Announced
Ministers in Defra have announced the latest round of Rural Development Programme funding.
7th Aug 2017
Upload your 2017 data to eMB now to ensure new Red Tractor requirement is met
The latest version of the Red Tractor Pigs Standard will come into force from October 2017.