Nfu in a sentence

China has also consistently called on the United States to adopt a no-first-use policy, to reach a NFU agreement bilaterally with China, and to conclude an NFU agreement among the five nuclear weapon states.

At the time, NFU Scotland the ban represented a “devastating blow” to vegetable growers.

Earlier this week, the poor summer was blamed for retail sales being down; today the NFU is warning about the potential impact on our crops.

Farming minister Mark Spencer said at the NFU conference on Tuesday that no important environmental laws will be allowed to inadvertently expire and claimed civil servants will review every piece of legislation.

Indeed, the National Farmers Union (NFU) is committed to a net-zero target for agriculture by 2040, 10 years earlier than the UK government’s own aim.

NFU Scotland’s combinable crops chairman, Willie Thomson, who farms near Longniddry in East Lothian said: “One trend clearly apparent from the results is how much better winter crops have fared this harvest when compared to spring-sown crops.

President David McKenzie, (front right) said that Society was delighted that the local branches of the NFU continued their support for the show, following on from the introduction of headline sponsorship in 2022.

Research from rural insurer NFU Mutual found that more dog owners were aware of tougher punishments for sheep worrying since new legislation came into force in 2021.

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) deputy president Tom Bradshaw said a reliance on imports has left the UK vulnerable to “shock weather events”.

As the General Election looms, the NFU is urging politicians to recognise the extraordinary nature of what has been the wettest 18 months since 1836, warning that many farms may be unable to survive.

Blair Duffton, of Huntly, is set to judge the Open and Young Farmers Prime Cattle section, which has attracted 20 entries and is sponsored by NFU Mutual, Thurso and Dingwall.

He urged NFU members to join the rally organised by other farmers in Westminster to show politicians a united front by the sector.

However, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has branded the creation of a new national park as “unacceptable” – with vice president Alasdair Macnab saying that 93% of its members backed that stance.

Jane Bassett, NFU Midlands regional board chair who represents county farmers, said: “The farm confidence survey makes sobering but not unsurprising reading and it reflects what farmers on the ground are experiencing on a daily basis.

Meanwhile, Cummertrees farmer Stewart Wyllie, who is the Dumfries and Galloway NFU branch chairman, has been weighing up all sides of the package.

NFU Scotland chief executive John Davidson said: “We know that Scottish consumers want to support Scottish produce and our major retailers have a responsibility in facilitating that.

NFU Scotland has written to the Scottish Government calling for a number of short and medium term measures to support the industry on the back of one of the most challenging springs on record.

Robyn Munt, county chair of the NFU for the Isle of Wight, said: "It was a really positive event with a fantastic turnout of members.

The beef, sheep and arable farmer said: “Farmers and growers are behind this to continue to amplify the campaign message as part of the NFU’s ongoing work to overturn this family farm tax.

The National Farmers Union (NFU) has released Depth of Field: Films About Farming, a series of 40 short films showcasing sustainable farming practices across Canada.