Dairy farmers to benefit from £26 million dairy fund - 4/03/2010
More than £26 million from the EU Dairy Fund will soon be distributed to British dairy farmers. [More]
Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease - Health Information from Wye Surgery - 3/03/2010
Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease Information [More]
Benn unveils new labelling code for pork - 23/02/2010
A new code of practice that should bring clarity to country of origin labelling for pork and pork products was announced at the NFU Conference today. [More]
Campaigning for wildlife on Kent’s farmland - 23/02/2010
Two champions of the countryside are spearheading Kent's efforts in a national campaign to enhance the environmental benefits of farming. [More]
Why Farming Matters teaching packs go down a storm - 17/02/2010
The NFU's Why Farming Matters teaching packs are proving extremely popular with schools [More]
Buildings charge a 'tax on food production' - 15/02/2010
Farmers and growers may face a new levy on any new buildings on their holdings under a change in planning regulations. [More]
Consultation launched on sustainable pesticides use - 9/02/2010
A consultation on how to implement new European rules on pesticides was launched today, and seeks people's views on how to ensure the continued sustainable use of pesticides. [More]
Chinese Lanterns are a cause for concern says NFU - 9/02/2010
Chinese lanterns may injure livestock [More]
Green funding boost from Carbon Trust - 2/02/2010
English farmers will be eligible for unsecured, interest-free loans to help them upgrade to more energy-efficient equipment, under a new scheme which began this month. [More]
NFU outlines priorities for fresh produce industry ahead of General Election - 27/01/2010
Any new Government must recognise it is much easier to maintain and develop the existing UK produce industry than lose it and have to recreate it later, and must put measures in place to help the sector thrive, the chairman of the NFU's horticulture board will tell a major conference today (Wed). [More]
NFU responds to draft Animal Health Bill - 27/01/2010
The NFU says it remains completely and fundamentally opposed to any costs being transferred to livestock farmers for dealing with animal disease outbreaks after the publication of the new draft Animal Health Bill. [More]
EU dairy fund consultation launched - 20/01/2010
Dairy farmers are being asked for their views on how best to distribute England's £16m (€18m) share of the EU Dairy Fund [More]
Equine infectious anaemia detected in horses - 19/01/2010
Equine infectious anaemia (EIA) has been detected in two horses in Wiltshire following importation from Romania via Belgium, Defra confirmed today. [More]
Advice to pregnant women during the lambing season - 17/01/2010
Pregnant women should avoid close contact with sheep during the lambing season, the Government advised today. [More]
NFU to investigate ‘no relief’ tax view from HM Revenue and Customs for DFB farmers. - 15/01/2010
The NFU has expressed its bitter disappointment after the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued a view yesterday that suggested no tax relief will be available for former Dairy Farmers of Britain members in relation to the majority of losses suffered the collapse of the business. [More]
New decade brings recognition of farmers as food producers - 14/01/2010
The start of a new decade marks a new recognition of farmers as food producers and a vital part of the challenge of feeding a growing population [More]
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Health Information from Wye Surgery - 12/01/2010
Information on Rheumatoid Arthritis [More]
Health Information from Wye Surgery - 12/01/2010
Health Information from Dr Roz Waller [More]
More help for disabled children - 11/01/2010
Extra help is available to families of disabled children and those with special needs living in Maidstone and Dartford over the next two months. [More]
Food 2030: Balanced delivery will be the key to success - 5/01/2010
NFU comments on Defra's Food 2030 policy [More]
Consumers can help secure Britain’s food future - 5/01/2010
Hilary Benn on the Governments food strategy [More]
UK farming unions say dairy farmers must benefit from EU fund - 18/12/2009
Dairy officeholders from the UK farming unions have met to discuss the current dairy market situation and ensure that recent European developments benefit UK producers. [More]
NFU lobbies against Environment Agency price hikes - 17/12/2009
The NFU is lobbying against price hikes for new environmental permits being proposed by the Environment Agency. [More]
Red tractor - the gold standard for London Games 2012 - 9/12/2009
UK farmers and growers will play a major role at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games with news that the majority of food will be Red Tractor Assured. [More]
NFU response to Pre-Budget Report - 9/12/2009
The NFU has expressed relief that agricultural property has not had its exemption from inheritance tax removed after the delivery of today's Pre-Budget Report by the Chancellor, Alastair Darling [More]
Farming associations urge farmers to respond to mapping exercise - 8/12/2009
Farmers are being urged to review the Rural Land Register maps [More]
NFU warns against short term solutions for climate change - 2/12/2009
The NFU has warned simplistic sound bites from celebrities will not help solve the complex issue of climate change. [More]
Supermarkets urged to show commitment to British livestock farmers - 16/11/2009
Supermarkets should show their support for livestock farmers by stocking British beef and lamb says NFU [More]
Online discussion on the agricultural industry - 12/11/2009
Defra online discussion on agriculture launched [More]
Food production challenges need co-ordinated approach - 10/11/2009
The challenge of producing more food while impacting less on the environment requires a co-ordinated approach involving the whole chain from international institutions to researchers on the ground, NFU President Peter Kendall said. [More]
Groundbreaking farming agreement launched to protect countryside - 5/11/2009
The industry-led voluntary Campaign for the Farmed Environment being launched today is a groundbreaking agreement between government, the farming industry and conservation organisations to protect and enhance the nation's countryside. [More]
Defra welcomes encouraging signs for wild bird populations - 29/10/2009
Statistics released today show encouraging increases in many wild bird populations between 2007 and 2008 [More]
New letting rules threaten UK farm holidays - 23/10/2009
The repeal of the furnished holiday lettings rules in April's Budget poses a long-term threat to the supply of holiday cottage accommodation, the NFU said today. [More]
Hilary Benn urges England to get growing - 21/10/2009
A new Task Force will help England to grow and eat more fruit and vegetables and improve the nation's health, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn announced today. [More]
Taste of Kent Awards 2009 - 20/10/2009
Taste of Kent Awards 2009 [More]
NFU Dairy Board asks where the money is - 5/10/2009
The NFU's national dairy board has issued a strong message to dairy farmers that they should be challenging their buyers and representatives for price increases. [More]
Higher limit for application of livestock manure - 22/09/2009
Further details on the derogation for the amount of manure nitrogen that can be applied to farmland have been announced by Defra [More]
Changes to the Single Payment Scheme - 21/09/2009
The new minimum claim size for the Single Payment Scheme (SPS) and other direct farm payments has been set. [More]
New one stop shop for Anaerobic Digestion information - 17/09/2009
Farmers interested in the potential of Anaerobic Digestion (AD) can now benefit from a new time-saving 'one-stop-shop' that brings together specialist information about AD in one place. [More]
Evidence on pesticides does not support ban to protect bees - 11/09/2009
The NFU has today called for an independent and comprehensive assessment of the impact of neonicotinoids after Buglife issued a report implicating these insecticides in the decline of our honey bees. [More]
Door long closed on rent increases for dairy farmers says NFU - 9/09/2009
The NFU is concerned at the requests from some landlord agents for significant rent increases at a time when returns from farming are in decline. [More]
Milk price reductions are not sustainable says TFA - 8/09/2009
The Tenant Farmers Association has expressed its dismay at the recent round of cuts by a range of dairy processors in the prices they pay to dairy farmers for the milk they produce. [More]
Local sourcing trend boosted by SALSA scheme - 27/08/2009
Farmers and growers looking to join the trend for local sourcing are being urged to contact SALSA which now boasts more than 500 major buyers on its lists. [More]
UK poultry producers must have same rules as Europe - 25/08/2009
The NFU has today responded to calls from the RSPCA and other welfare organisations for Defra not to allow UK producers to use the same legal stocking densities as European counterparts [More]
NFU and Ramblers send sign to walkers on cows - 25/08/2009
NFU and The Ramblers are providing advice to walkers with dogs strolling near cattle [More]
No imitations, thanks – we’re British - 7/08/2009
More UK food producers should apply for protected status. [More]
Consumers warned about 'local' traders - 5/08/2009
Consumers are being warned that local doesn't always mean legitimate - especially when it comes to phone numbers. [More]
RPA must be more ambitious with SPS delivery - 4/08/2009
RPA must be more ambitious with SPS delivery says NFU [More]
NFU disappointed at milk price cut bombshell for DFB survivors - 31/07/2009
Milk price cut branded as major setback by NFU [More]
Efra Committee report backs UK farming potential - 21/07/2009
Efra Committee report backs UK farming potential [More]
Free trees blossom across Kent - 15/07/2009
Free trees available in Kent [More]
National Cherry Day - 14/07/2009
National Cherry Day [More]
Benn backs farmers’ green offer - 9/07/2009
Farmers and Government agree to take action to support wildlife and biodiversity [More]
Importance of farming is high and on the increase - 7/07/2009
Importance of farming is high and on the increase says NFU [More]
Mind your peas and cu(cumber)s - 29/06/2009
EU regulations on shapes of fruit and veg clarified [More]
Kent Farmline is a finalist in the KOSMedia Business Challenge - 23/06/2009
Kent Farmline reaches final of KOSMedia Business Challenge [More]
Industry bodies unite to help remaining farmers affected by milk co-op collapse - 19/06/2009
NFU EFFP and Dairy UK supporting farmers who can't find buyers for milk after DFOB collapse [More]
Beef and lamb farmgate prices should stay strong, livestock chairmen say - 19/06/2009
Beef and lamb prices should be strong for rest of 2009 say unions [More]
Kent children invited to create fruit and veg masterpiece - 15/06/2009
Competition for Kent children to create a fruit and veg work of art [More]
New horse identification rules from 1 July 2009 - 12/06/2009
New horse identification rules from 1 July 2009 [More]
Scam warning to Kent residents - 4/06/2009
Kent Trading Standards warn of phone scam [More]
Farmers warn 'stop gambling with future British milk supply' - 2/06/2009
Farmers call for future of British milk supply to be secured [More]
Advert urges retailers to sign up to supermarket ombudsman - 26/05/2009
NFU and Action Aid urge retailers to sign up to supermarket ombudsman [More]
Get the help you need with benefits advice - 15/05/2009
Kent Benefit Council to provide surgeries [More]
Hot summer forecast brings bluetongue warning for livestock producers - 13/05/2009
Hot Summer would increase bluetongue threat [More]
Freight depot is a non-starter - 8/05/2009
KCC says KIG depot is a non-starter [More]
Discounted Bluetongue vaccine for farmers - 7/05/2009
Discounted Bluetongue vaccine available for farmers [More]
Work the Widget and avoid being left with egg on your face - 4/05/2009
People travelling outside EU can check which food can be brought in to the UK [More]
Benn targets bigger grants for rural businesses - 30/04/2009
Benn increases financial aid for rural businesses [More]
NFU launches new membership category for YFC members - 30/04/2009
NFU launches new membership category for YFC members [More]
Public asked for views on administering the Single Payment Scheme - 29/04/2009
Public to comment on Single Payment Scheme [More]
Consumers will benefit from ombudsman as well as suppliers - 28/04/2009
supermarket ombudsman will benefit whole supply chain [More]
Sheep shearers decision a victory for common sense - 24/04/2009
Government changes rules to help foreign sheep shearers [More]
Budget 2009 NFU response - 22/04/2009
NFU response to 2009 budget [More]
£10 million initiative launched to tackle bee and pollinator decline - 21/04/2009
£10 million to be invested to tackle bee and polinator decline [More]
NFU and CLA launch campaign for the Farmed Environment - 21/04/2009
NFU and CLA launch campaign for the Farmed Environment [More]
KCC and partners launch campaign to help Kent people weather recession - 9/04/2009
KCC is working to support Kent residents though recession [More]
Bovine TB Advisory Group publishes final report - 8/04/2009
Final report of Bovine TB Advisory group published [More]
NFU wins access to business loan scheme for farmers - 7/04/2009
Farmers to be included in Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme [More]
Processors condemned over milk price cuts - 7/04/2009
NFU condemn milk processors over price cuts [More]
Skills matter at farming industry round table - 3/04/2009
Agri-Skills round table discuss training with Benn [More]
Views sought on implementing sheep and goat tagging rules - 31/03/2009
Views sought on implementing sheep and goat tagging rules [More]
Plans for independent animal health body - 30/03/2009
Independent animal health body proposed [More]
NFU dismay as farmers face even more financial burden - 30/03/2009
NFU accuse Government of burdening famers with additional costs of animal diseases [More]
Plans to give animal owners legal peace of mind - 27/03/2009
animal owners damage liability clarified [More]
Dialogue over sheep regulations will aim to minimise impact - 24/03/2009
NFU and Defra are working to minimise impact of individual movement recording of sheep [More]
NFU criticise retailers for milk price discounts - 23/03/2009
NFU criticise retailers for milk price discounts [More]
Benn announces deployment of injectable badger TB vaccine - 18/03/2009
vaccine against bovine TB in badgers will start in 2010 [More]
Hopes rise as ministers get set to revisit sheep EID rules - 12/03/2009
Sheep EID rules to be re-examined [More]
Livestock market roadshow to give farmers face time with Defra - 10/03/2009
Defra Market Visits [More]
Defra seeks views on re-establishing environmental benefits of set-aside - 4/03/2009
Defra seeks views on benefits of set-aside [More]
JAB campaign keeps up pace for 2009 - 2/03/2009
JAB campaign for bluetongue vaccination [More]
Judgment reserved in FMD legal case - 25/02/2009
result of hearing in legal case concerning 2007 foot and mouth outbreak [More]
Farmers asked to lead the way to protect environment - 16/02/2009
Farmers asked to help preserve environmental benefits of set-aside [More]
Real help now: Saving money - It's your business - 11/02/2009
Money saving tips for small businesses [More]
Rural businesses vital to economy - Benn - 5/02/2009
Benn pledges support for rural communities [More]
NFU disappointment at BSE testing cost decision - 3/02/2009
NFU disappointment at BSE cost decision [More]
KCC raising awareness of postal scams - 3/02/2009
KCC raise awareness of postal scams [More]
£2.25million boost for Kent's rural heartland - 27/01/2009
£2.25 million in grants for rural Kent businesses [More]
£4.3 million bee health funding increase announced - 21/01/2009
Bee health funding increase [More]
'Home Grown' boost to sales - 15/01/2009
Home Grown initiative to boost plant sales [More]
MEPs give their final word on pesticides - 13/01/2009
EU pesticides legislation vote [More]
Milk price cuts mean an unhappy New Year for dairy farmers - 5/01/2009
Milk price cuts [More]
Farming families will benefit from farm safety campaign - 2/01/2009
Farm safety campaign [More]
NFU lobbying sees Home Office increase SAWS quota - 18/12/2008
NFU persuade ministers to increase SAWS quota [More]
Defra urges farmers to vaccinate livestock - 16/12/2008
Defra urges vaccination against Bluetongue [More]
On the first day of Christmas my farmer gave to me a big fat juicy turkey - 24/11/2008
UK Turkeys website information [More]
New Gateway opens in Tunbridge Wells - 11/11/2008
Kent Gateway opening in Tunbridge Wells [More]
Defra launches £6 million Greener Living Fund - 3/11/2008
Greener living fund [More]
Veg prices could double - 3/11/2008
New pesticide guidelines would make food more expensive to produce [More]
New Bovine TB eradication group for England - 3/11/2008
New Bovine TB Eradication Group [More]
Bring a friend and share your library - 31/10/2008
Introducing new members to libraries [More]
Record British wheat harvest - 23/10/2008
2008 cereal harvest estimates [More]
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