Bluetongue – the latest info and updates from the NFU
WEB21 hours 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 …
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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 ...
NFU23: Information on how to get to NFU Conference
WEBFeb 22, 2022 · Getting to the ICC by train. The closest train station to the ICC is Birmingham New Street. Taxis are available from outside the station. Alternatively, the ICC is a 15-minute walk. Head towards Centenary Square and the Birmingham Rep. The ICC is situated here near Broad Street.
The NFU looks at the Farming Investment Fund productivity schemes
WEBThe government launched its first grant schemes under the Farming Investment Fund in November 2021, aimed at helping the farming industry to make productivity improvements. Our expert advisers take a look at where we are at this time. These competitive productivity grants are split into small grants (Farming Equipment and Technology Fund) and ...
IPM plans – NFUonline
WEBSep 27, 2023 · The IPM Planning Tool has been developed by ADAS and SRUC with the NFU, and tested by farmers and agronomists. The IPM Tool provides guidance on IPM actions that are effective to control the pests, weeds and diseases on your farm. It links to independent sources of information to enable a more in …
NFU calls for urgent action as fly-tipping cases surge
WEBThe NFU is reiterating its call for urgent action to tackle fly-tipping on farmland, as new figures show the number of fly-tipping incidents in England rose to 1.13 million, an increase of 16% on the previous 12 months. Government, local authorities, police and the Environment Agency need to work better together on sharing information to ensure ...
NFU responds to latest Environmental Land Management …
WEBDefra Secretary of State George Eustice has today announced further details on the Local Nature Recovery scheme and Landscape Recovery scheme which will be rolled out as part of Environmental Land Management. Responding to announcements at the Oxford Farming Conference by George Eustice, NFU Vice President Tom Bradshaw said: “British farmers ...
Business confidence remains low among farmers, NFU survey shows
WEBMar 26, 2021 · The survey was taken by 662 NFU members between 5 November 2020 and 8 January 2021. Short-term confidence is classed as one year and mid-term confidence is classed as three years. Contact the press office for a copy of the survey. Both short and mid-term confidence among British farmers has remained negative for the third year running, the NFU ...