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WEBThe NFU represents more than 46,000 farming and growing businesses. Our purpose is to champion British agriculture and horticulture, to campaign for a stable and sustainable future for British farmers and growers, and to secure …
Find out about the NFU – NFUonline
WEBThe National Farmers' Union is the most successful representation body for agriculture and horticulture in England and Wales. We represent more than 46,000 farming and growing businesses. Our purpose is to champion British agriculture and horticulture, to campaign for a stable and sustainable future for British farmers and …
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NFU24: What the countryside thinks - NFUonline
WEBFeb 21, 2024 — The research demonstrated big fillips for NFU lobbying priorities. Some 81% of those surveyed overall, and 88% of those in farming-heavy constituencies said being able to buy British food was ‘very’ or ‘fairly’ important. Even against a cost of living crisis, 76% of the public and 75% of those in farming constituencies said government ...
Delinked payments – guidance from NFU experts – NFUonline
WEBJul 16, 2024 — Delinked payments are the way the RPA in England will issue direct payments between 2024 and 2027. They replaced BPS, which ended in 2023. Warm-up communications were circulated in November 2023, explaining the transition away from BPS, along with information statements which were issued in November and December 2023 explaining what an individual business’ reference amount is and therefore ...
Guidance for farmers on red diesel rule changes – NFUonline
WEBMar 29, 2022 — The standard rate of duty for fuel used by road going vehicles is 52.95 pence per litre (ppl). The rebated rate is 10.18 ppl – a difference of 42.77 ppl. To help ensure that rebated fuel is only used for permitted purposes it is marked with a red dye and other chemical indicators. This is why we call rebated fuel red diesel and fuel intended ...
Manure versus fertiliser – get the facts – NFUonline
WEBMar 25, 2022 — Manures and fertiliser have always been important to grow good crops and grass, but the current cost inflation in energy and fertiliser means that prices of manufactured fertiliser have risen to unprecedented levels, with fertiliser now costing around £900/t, 218% [2] more than a year ago. However, feed wheat pricing has only seen around a …
Animal transport – how to renew your APHA authorisation
WEBMay 4, 2022 — Here we guide you through the application and renewal process. Animal transport authorisations last for five years. A significant number are due for renewal in 2022. The APHA is reminding transporters to apply for renewal as early as possible before their current authorisation expires to ensure you can continue to operate.
Bluetongue – the latest info and updates from the NFU
WEB4 days ago — Bluetongue (BTV) affects sheep, cattle and other ruminants. It is a viral disease spread by biting midges, which affects all ruminants (e.g. sheep, cattle, goats and deer) and camelids (such as llama and alpaca). BTV-3 is a relatively new strain, first reported in September 2023 in the Netherlands. Cases have …
Safe cattle handling – what you need to know – NFUonline
WEBJun 7, 2023 — The following guidance should help when handling cattle: Allow plenty of time for moving and testing the cattle; Never handle the livestock alone; Ensure you have a working and appropriate crush and handling system, and that everyone knows how to use it; If possible, use times such as TB read day, where the cattle are already being put through ...