National Farmers' Union (NFU)

Descripción de la compañía

The NFU is the most successful representation body for agriculture and horticulture in England and Wales.

They are a non-political lobbying organisation funded by membership fees.

Their head office is based in Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire and they have offices throughout England and Wales and representation in Brussels.

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Noticias de esta Compañia

A well-managed potato crop: Growers are urged to conduct pre-harvest residue tests after dry conditions may have slowed nematicide breakdown in soils.

Agosto 12, 2025

Potato Growers Urged to Perform Pre-Harvest Residue Testing Amid Dry Conditions Affecting Nematicide Breakdown

Potato growers should test for nematicide residues like Nemathorin 10G before harvest due to dry conditions slowing breakdown. Follow the 119-day wait after application and use accredited labs for testing to ensure crop safety and meet standards.

North Yorkshire potato grower Tim Rooke has been re-elected chair of the NFU Potato Forum

Marzo 09, 2025

NFU Potato Forum re-elected Tim Rooke as chair and elect Edward Backhouse as vice chair

North Yorkshire potato grower Tim Rooke has been re-elected chair of the NFU Potato Forum. Tim, who farms 240 hectares of potatoes, also grows crops on 400 hectares of his farm.

Marzo 04, 2024

UK Potato supplier seeks alternatives to Maris Piper after floods push prices up

One of the UK's top potato suppliers is looking for alternatives to the popular Maris Piper due to rising costs and unreliable crops during extreme weather.

Tim Rooke, Potato Policy Group chair at National Farmers' Union (NFU)

Diciembre 10, 2023

National Farmers Union (UK): Potato supply chain needs a pragmatic approach

Hear from National Farmers' Union (NFU) Potato Policy Group chair Tim Rooke in the aftermath of one of the most challenging lifting seasons he has faced.