NFU (National Farmers Union)
28 Jul 2025
Rural Connectivity Still Falling Short As Farmers Call For Urgent Action
The latest NFU digital access survey reveals that rural broadband and mobile coverage still falls short of what British farming businesses need – with over a fifth of respondents unable...
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25 Nov 2024
UK Farming at a Crossroads: Tax Reforms, NFU Insights, and RABI Support
A House of Lords debate held on 21st November, led by Baroness Northover, centred on the pressing issues facing farming families, particularly in light of recent governmental budget announcements impacting...
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04 Nov 2024
Autumn Budget 2024
The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 2024 presents a critical juncture for rural communities across the UK. As we pore over the details in the comprehensive budget document, the Rural Services Network...
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30 Sep 2024
New Cross-Border Rural Crime Campaign Launched
A new initiative aimed at tackling rural crime across county borders has been launched by Crimestoppers in collaboration with several northern police forces, including Cumbria, Lancashire, North Yorkshire, Northumbria, Cleveland,...
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27 Aug 2024
Farmers Collaborate at First-Ever ‘Shed Talk’ Event, Supported by NFU
In an exciting new initiative aimed at fostering collaboration within the agricultural sector, over 80 farmers gathered for the inaugural “Shed Talk” event. Supported by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU),...
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19 Aug 2024
Call to Action: UK Farm Assurance Review Seeks Farmer Input for Future of Agriculture
Farmers across the UK are being urged to participate in the ongoing UK Farm Assurance Review. This crucial review, jointly initiated by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and the Agriculture...
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23 Jul 2024
NFU Survey Reveals Connectivity Issues Still Holding Back Farmers
A recent NFU survey has revealed that poor mobile and broadband connectivity continues to significantly hinder farmers’ ability to run effective, food producing businesses. More than three quarters (76%) of members report...
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26 Jun 2023
NFU survey results show rural areas still significantly behind national averages for broadband and mobile connectivity
This week the NFU published its latest survey results into broadband and mobile connectivity. The report highlighted the lack of progress being made in both areas, with only 21% of...
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18 Jul 2022
Rural communities discriminated against for being digitally isolated
Business Cheshire report how rural based business communities risk being “left behind” and “isolated” because they have to put up with third-rate connectivity services, a Cheshire based expert has warned Roy...
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04 Jul 2022
Cost of living crisis: Farming industry struggling with rising costs
The BBC details how farmers across the south west of England have said say they are struggling to absorb rising costs as food prices continue to climb Research by the...
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