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16th Aug 2017

NPANews

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

Brussels

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

Westminster

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

NPANews

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

Westminster

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

Westminster

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

Westminster

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

NPANews

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

NPANews

Rural Development Programme Announced


Ministers in Defra have announced the latest round of Rural Development Programme funding.

7th Aug 2017

HealthWelfare

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.