What's in season? British fruit and vegetable seasonality chart
British farmers grow a huge range of fruits and vegetables. By using modern growing and harvesting technology, some British produce can be available all year round. The NFU seasonality guide provides shoppers with a tool for sourcing homegrown food that helps to back British farming, boost the economy and cut the UK’s carbon footprint.
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The NFU represents more than 46,000 farming and growing businesses. Our purpose is to champion British agriculture and horticulture, to campaign for a stable and sustainable future for British farmers and growers, and to secure the best possible outcomes for our members.
Buying and using professional rodenticides – what you need to know
How to purchase rodenticide. There are two options for farmers wishing to purchase and use professional rodenticide products themselves: Become a member of a CRRU approved farm assurance scheme. Obtain a certificate through undertaking a CRRU UK approved training course. Alternative options are: Employ a certified pest management professional.
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The National Farmers' Union is the most successful representation body for agriculture and horticulture in England and Wales. We represent more than 46,000 farming and growing businesses. Our purpose is to champion British agriculture and horticulture, to campaign for a stable and sustainable future for British farmers and …
IPM plans – NFUonline
Sep 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-depth IPM plan on a crop specific basis.
Who's who at the NFU - NFUonline
Andrew Clark is the NFU’s Director of Policy, based at NFU HQ, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. He manages the NFU’s policy development teams which span key commodity, food chain, animal health and cross-cutting policy and professional service teams. Andrew was appointed to his current post in July 2014.
Limited use vehicles – what you need to know - NFUonline
Sep 6, 2023 · Motor vehicles which are used for short journeys on the public road for agriculture, horticulture and forestry are classed as ‘limited use’ vehicles and are exempt from vehicle tax. Stay in the know and make sure your fleet is compliant if you're driving on public roads. Any motor vehicle, from a moped, up to a 44-ton HGV, can be classed as ...
NVZ closed periods – key dates and guidance – NFUonline
Sep 1, 2015 · Organic manures. Farmers in NVZs must not spread high readily available nitrogen manures on or between the following dates. On grassland. Shallow or sandy soils – 1 September to 31 December. All other soils – 15 October to 31 January. On tillage land. Sandy or shallow soils – 1 August to 31 December. All other soils – 1 October to 31 ...
Bluetongue – the latest info and updates from the NFU
4 days 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 since been reported in Belgium ...