National Farmers Union
Official Launch of Campaign for the Farmed Environment
6th November 2009
Farming and conservation groups officially joined forces with the government this week in a groundbreaking voluntary agreement to enhance the nation’s countryside. The Campaign for the Farmed Environment was launched at NFU President Peter Kendall’s farm in Bedfordshire yesterday, and aims to recapture the environmental benefits of set-aside without mandatory regulation. Peter Kendall called for a ‘culture change’ to meet the challenge of ‘the most ambitious campaign farming has ever faced.’ Watch the newsletter for how the campaign will work in the North West, and see the new website at www.cfeonline.org.uk .
Past News - National Farmers Union
23 July 2008
Past News - National Farmers Union 13/03/09 NFU NW - Weekly update 13th March 2009 In this week’s edition: Lobbying pays off with NVZ derogation Bluetongue vaccine adverse reaction rumours persist Hopes rise as ministers get set to revisit sheep EID rules The fight on IPPC continues Church leaders call for badger cull Set-aside more
NFU Press Release: Hopes rise as ministers get set to revisit sheep EID rules
17 March 2009
17/03/09 NFU Press Release: Hopes rise as ministers get set to revisit sheep EID rules Plans to introduce compulsory electronic identification (EID) and the individual recording of sheep will be re-examined following sustained pressure by the NFU, NFU Cymru, NFU Scotland and the Irish Farmers Association. The whole issue will now be revisited by EU farm ministers when they meet later this more
NFU Media Release: Dairy farmers urged to squeeze profit from every facet
17 March 2009
17/03/09 NFU Media Release: Dairy farmers urged to squeeze profit from every facet NFU and DairyCo to host meeting on 26 March about benchmarking and dairy contracts in Cheshire, as Dairy farming in Cheshire is going to get tougher throughout the next few months as the sector approaches a period of economic volatility. Profits will have to be squeezed from every facet of the business more
Change of Contact Details to Book on NVZ Workshops
18 March 2009
18/03/09 Change of Contact Details to Book on NVZ Workshops Please note that the contact numbers listed in last week’s newsletter re booking a place on the NVZ workshops taking place throughout the Region are incorrect. If you would like to book a place then please ring the NVZ Helpline No . 0870 190 2782 more
NFU Weekly News 3rd April 2009
3 April 2009
NFU Weekly News 3rd April 2009 In this week’s edition: · New Tesco TSDG milk price announced · First Milk announce new price from 1st April · Next Generation Dairy Board holds first meeting · FMD legal case outcome is massive disappointment to farmers · Anger at judgment in table values more
Conservative party conference fringe event
30 September 2009
Conservative party conference fringe event- Be there! 5th October 2009 The Conservative Party Conference takes place in Manchester this year. As in previous years we’ve organised a fringe event which is open to members and has an agricultural theme. This year it is entitled “A Blueprint for Farming: What does the future hold for agriculture under a Conservative government?” and will more
Wheat production down but oilseed stable in 2009
30 September 2009
Wheat production down but oilseed stable in 2009 Wheat production is down on the five year average by over a million tonnes according to results from the NFU harvest survey released this week. With both area and average yields showing a reduction, findings from the annual NFU members’ survey suggest UK wheat production in 2009 will be around 13.9 million tonnes, meaning wheat production this year is more
Have you got your new RLR maps?
30 September 2009
Have you got your new RLR maps? The NFU is concerned as to the impact of the recent and potential wider spread forthcoming action by postal workers on the delivery of RLR maps to farmers. Currently the RPA state that if farmers receive a reminder card but have not received their new RLR maps, then they should urgently contact the RPA by calling the Customer Service Centre on 0845 603 7777 and selecting more
Barn required near Chester for classic car storage
30 September 2009
Barn required near Chester for classic car storage We have been contacted by a Mr Craig Chorley who is looking to find a barn, close to Chester, which would be large enough to hold perhaps 5 or 6 classic cars - some running, some restoration projects. He would like to have access in the evenings and weekends to work on the cars but this is unlikely to happen very often - the main purpose is storage. If more
New Cattle Tracing System Online
30 September 2009
New Cattle Tracing System Online The new improved CTS Online website goes live on 6 October. To use the service you need to register with the ‘Government Gateway.’ This gives you access to a range of useful government services with one secure login. For users in England, the new service will also be available as part of Defra’s Whole Farm Approach. This means that you can access all your more
EBLEX weekly update
30 September 2009
EBLEX weekly update The deadweight cattle trade eased in week ended 19 September as cattle throughputs at price reporting abattoirs were two per cent higher compared with the previous week. Both the steer and heifer averages fell by two pence to 279.1p and 276.8p per kg respectively. The young bull average fell by four pence to average 265.0p per kg. The deadweight cull cow price eased to 180.7p per kg, more
EBLEX weekly update
30 September 2009
EBLEX weekly update Have you had Chinese lanterns land on your land? The NFU is encouraging its members to write to venues where Chinese lantern releases may occur to convince the venue to ban them. Sample wording is available that could be used as the basis for a letter; one for livestock producers and the other for arable growers. Click here for a full briefing and the sample letters. The NFU is also more
Chorley MP reminded of need for grocery ombudsman
14 October 2009
Chorley MP reminded of need for grocery ombudsman ASDA are preparing to set up a huge new store in the centre of Chorley, so it was a timely reminder for the town’s Labour MP, Lindsay Hoyle, when the NFU reminded him of the need for a grocery market ombudsman. Mr Hoyle was invited to the NFU’s Chorley office where he was given a copy of the organisation’s election manifesto by more
NFU's Newsletter (5th Feb 2010)
5 February 2010
NFU's Newsletter (5th Feb 2010) In this week’s edition: Update on 2009 SPS Payments First Milk to pay for milk lost during bad weather NVZ grassland derogation. Applications needed by the 31st March 'Bully-boys' and the ombudsman Green more
NFU's Newsletter 12th Feb 2010
12 February 2010
NFU's Newsletter (12th Feb 2010) In this week’s edition: EU countries outline their CAP vision Bluetongue: Still out – let’s keep it out! Europe’s largest dairy comes to Lincolnshire EU organic logo launched New Volvo deal for more
NFU's Newsletter (19th Feb 2010)
19 February 2010
NFU's Newsletter (19th Feb 2010) In this week’s edition: TB free status testing changes for cattle being moved to Scotland The Future of the CAP - Do you have a view? Farmers encouraged to check their SPS payments are correct Cumbria Flood Recovery Grant Scheme more
North West farmers hear Political Pledges and promises aplenty at NFU Conference
25 February 2010
North West farmers hear Political Pledges and promises aplenty at NFU Conference A delegation of 60 farmers from the North West region spent two days at the NFU Conference 2010 debating the political, business and environmental issues that will determine farming’s future. With a general election expected in weeks, and campaigning in full swing, the NFU conference was a key platform for the more
Ill strike back at the Empire
26 April 2010
I’ll strike back at the Empire Shadow Secretary of State Nick Herbert visited the NFU regional office in Skelmersdale today and told a gathering of 40 farmers that he’ll bring down the quangos which impede their progress. “There has been a bit of empire growing going on with the quangos who appear to have been competing against each other for growth,” said Mr Herbert. more