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The 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 the best possible outcomes for our members.
Find out about the NFU – NFUonline
The 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 to secure the best possible deal for our …
COP29 – latest news from your NFU team – NFUonline
2 days ago · COP29 – Farming on the global stage as NFU team arrives in Azerbaijan. NFU senior climate change adviser Dr Ceris Jones and British Agricultural Bureau senior European policy adviser Jenny Brunton bring you the latest updates as they work to influence negotiations on farmers' behalf at COP29.
NFU22: British farming: A blueprint for the future – NFUonline
Feb 22, 2022 · On the opening day of NFU Conference 2022, we have called for the urgent implementation of a clear plan and vision for British farming and food production. Without this, the government risks wasting the huge potential of the country’s agriculture sector and potentially sleepwalking into more and more crises. Addressing #NFU22, Minette Batters ...
NFU23: See our 2023 NFU Conference programme – NFUonline
Jan 27, 2023 · 12:30 - 12:50. Closing address (Hall 1) Minette Batters, President, National Farmers’ Union. 12:50 - 14:00. Lunch (Hall 3) 14:00. Annual General Meeting (Hall 1 – members only) NFU Conference. The NFU's annual conference returns to the ICC in Birmingham 21-22 February 2022 with expert sessions exploring our theme, ‘Feeding a Changing ...
The NFU net zero pillars – NFUonline
Since 2019, the NFU 'three-pillar' approach to net zero has been reflected in the plans of many other industry sectors – reduce production emissions as far as reasonably possible through the more efficient use of resources, then use nature-based carbon storage and engineered greenhouse gas removals to offset the residual emissions. Our ...
The history of the NFU – NFUonline
The story of the NFU first started in an antechamber at the bustling London-based Smithfield Show where a meeting was called to discuss whether a national organisation should be formed to represent the interests of farmers. They reached an agreement and the outcome was the National Farmers Union (NFU). Our first President, Colin Campbell ...
Who's who at the NFU - NFUonline
Andrew Clark is the NFU’s Director of Policy, based at NFU HQ, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. He manages the NFU’s policy development teams which span key commodity, food chain, animal health and cross-cutting policy and professional service teams. Andrew was appointed to his current post in July 2014.
Events – NFUonline
Events. NFU members get exclusive access to our series of virtual NFU Live sessions which explore the topics that matter the most to farmers and growers. Whether it's policy or practical solutions, our sessions navigate through the technical detail to get to the simplest outcome. All of our events are recorded and you can watch them below.
Climate-friendly farming, building business resilience
Our new sector resilience plans unlock the benefits of climate-friendly agriculture for farming, where the farm can improve efficiency and lower costs while improving the sustainability of food production. Read the sector plans. We want farmers and growers to be more confident than ever before in building sustainable and resilient farming ...