NFU.
Company
- Reports this week
- 6
- Active events
- 3
- Connections
- 102
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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NFU representatives engaged in farming activities in Northumberland and meetings in North Wales.Some support1 report
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Drought is affecting food production in England and Wales, leading to NFU warnings of shortages and political demands for government action.Well supported3 reports7 developments inside
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Uplands summits are addressing production threats faced by upland farms in North Wales, which are key suppliers of high-quality beef and lamb.Some support2 reports
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NFU faces an unprecedented cash flow crisis due to drought conditions.Some support1 report
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The NFU is advocating for food targets to secure the future of Cambridgeshire, with Alison Morris leading the charge as the NFU Cambridgeshire chair.Some support1 report
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Conflict in Iran is driving up costs, involving the NFU.Some support4 reports
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The NFU's Suffolk branch is currently engaged in representing the interests of local farmers.Some support1 report
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Scotland is making decisions on agricultural and economic support, submitting budget priorities, and lobbying the government on tax and investment policy.Some support1 report
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The NFU is lobbying Members of Parliament regarding agricultural policy issues in England due to ongoing drought losses affecting farming businesses.Some support1 report1 development inside
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NFU President Tom Bradshaw called on the government for crisis loans, while the NFU urged ministers to support food production.Some support1 report
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Aldi is supporting British agriculture through procurement, while the NFU calls for ambitious targets for homegrown food.Some support1 report
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NFU representatives are attending agricultural shows taking place in Cumbria.Some support1 report
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NFU is discussing agricultural issues affecting the region of East Sussex.Some support1 report
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The EU is restricting imports from Brazil due to antimicrobial resistance issues, which could impact consumer confidence.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The NFU is leading an independent review of agricultural policy, and Paul Williams serves as Deputy President.Some support2 reports
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The NFU has issued demands calling for tougher standards to be applied to meat imports from Brazil.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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NFU is addressing concerns from Warwickshire farmers and appointing Mark Meadows to the NFU Midlands crop board.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Robert Davies has been appointed to serve as vice-chairman of the National Dairy Board, an organization connected to the NFU.Some support1 report
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TFA, led by George Dunn, participated in an NFU roundtable regarding a loan proposal mentioned by Moody.Some support1 report
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NFU warned the government about food shortages amid heatwave predictions in East Anglia, while Jeremy Clarkson made an observation.Some support1 report1 development inside
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NFU urges vaccination to protect herds affected by the Bluetongue outbreak in East Anglia.Some support1 report
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Growers in Buckinghamshire and dairy farmers in Dorset are facing financial pressure, with NFU President Tom Bradshaw involved.Some support1 report
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Agricultural challenges require organized representation. The Environment Agency is providing support for water management in England.Some support1 report
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Climate crisis-driven heatwave and drought are causing a slight decline in milk production in England.Some support2 reports
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Local issues are affecting the agricultural sector in Herefordshire, with the NFU representing local interests.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Drought conditions are severely impacting agricultural output in North Wales, leading to production cuts at local dairy farms.Some support1 report
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NFU urges Senator John Boozman to improve the Farm Bill, while Amy Klobuchar is also involved in the committee work.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Industry leaders, including the NFU and Food and Drink Federation, have joined forces to urge the incoming government to take specific actions regarding policy.Well supported5 reports
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The Environment Agency placed the West Midlands under dry weather status, while UK yields affect food prices across Europe.Some support1 report1 development inside
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An audit by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) revealed payment errors affecting the NFU.Some support1 report
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NFU facilitates tours for MPs to understand industry challenges, noting conflict drives up agricultural input costs.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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NFU operations are affected by negotiations and the supply of cane from northern farmers to the mill in the Labasa/Vanua Levu area.Some support1 report
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NFU asks the Environment Agency for abstraction flexibility regarding water use in the Wessex region of England.Some support7 reports
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Tompkins has been identified as the deputy president of the NFU union.Some support2 reports
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NFU is advocating for structural changes to the farm safety net in response to current agricultural challenges.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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NFU opposes the proposed rescinding of market protection rules from the United States Department of Agriculture.Some support2 reports
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NFU criticized the government's national food security strategy.Well supported13 reports
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The farming community in Leicestershire is supporting cancer research.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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The NFU is addressing the impact of Brexit and the government's 25-year Farming Roadmap on international trade flows concerning second-hand farm machinery.Some support1 report
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Tom Bradshaw has taken over as the president of the NFU, and his resignation has led to the postponement of the UK-EU summit.Well supported6 reports
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NFU is opposing the high-speed rail project, the Alto project, which is led by the consortium Cadence, linking Québec City and Toronto. Protests are underway at Parliament Hill.Some support1 report
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An MP visited a farm in Mid Suffolk to discuss how global conflicts are impacting energy and fertilizer prices, noting the exposure of the agricultural sector.Some support1 report
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A company based in the Middle East, NFU, is experiencing cost volatility due to the ongoing conflict in the region.Some support1 report
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Conflict in the Middle East strains British agriculture, impacting the company NFU.Some support2 reports
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Defra secretary outlined a new farming incentive structure and disagreed with government funding levels for agriculture.Some support2 reports
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Banks warn about pressures on agricultural clients as conflict impacts global commodity prices and production costs.Some support1 report
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NFU is urging Europe to take the lead in agricultural technology to address food security challenges within the UK farming sector.Some support1 report
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Urged urgent comprehensive reforms to the farm safety net, calling on Congress to act decisively this year.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Around NFU this week
News at the entities that move NFU most-
Middle East OperationalAuthorities are investigating an incident at a base in Fairford, with possible links to Iran and Russia.Moves NFU
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Herefordshire StructuralAlfie Best, a previous owner, is mentioned in relation to a building located in Bromyard, Herefordshire.Moves NFU
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Paul Williams StructuralPaul Williams announced Jim Selby's election on September 25, 2026.Moves NFU
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Met Office OperationalMet Office forecasts a heatwave for Worcestershire.Moves NFU
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government OperationalGovernment plans fast-track resettlement for refugees from Afghanistan and Mandatory Palestine, while Nigel Farage rejects legal routes.Moves NFU
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Environment Agency OperationalA partnership was formed between the Environment Agency, Somerset Council, and Homes England for a new flood defence scheme.Moves NFU
Connections
The 40 strongest of 102, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Tom Bradshaw Structural
Tom Bradshaw holds the formal office of President of the NFU.
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Tom Bradshaw Structural
Tom Bradshaw holds the formal office of President for the NFU.
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Herefordshire Structural
NFU serves as the representative body for the agricultural interests and local issues specific to Herefordshire.
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Tom Bradshaw Structural
Tom Bradshaw serves as the president of the NFU, establishing a formal leadership dependency.
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Paul Williams Structural
Paul Williams holds the functional leadership role of Deputy President within the organization NFU.
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Middle East Operational
NFU is negatively impacted by conflicts and instability in the Middle East, primarily through increased commodity and input costs.
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government Operational
NFU actively engages with the government through lobbying, policy disputes, and warnings regarding food security and pricing.
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Cambridgeshire Structural
NFU advocates for policy targets that influence the future of the Cambridgeshire region, whose agricultural base forms the union's membership.
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Andy Burnham Operational
NFU actively advises and influences Andy Burnham on policy matters concerning domestic food production and food security.
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Stephen Morgan Operational
The company and the individual are engaged in high-level discussions regarding agricultural policy and sector challenges.
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Tompkins Structural
Entity B holds the functional role of NFU Deputy President, establishing a leadership dependency on Entity A.
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Environment Agency Operational
NFU actively lobbies and requests policy flexibility from the Environment Agency, which in turn provides operational reports on weather impacts affecting food production.
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HM Treasury Structural
NFU formally submits its priorities and sector-specific knowledge to HM Treasury as part of the UK budget consultation process.
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Keir Starmer Operational
NFU actively influences government policy and funding, while government actions provoke organized farmer protests.
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Moody Transactional
Moody is professionally involved in assessing a loan proposal specific to NFU.
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Europe Operational
NFU actively promotes its agenda within the European market, and its operational outputs impact the broader European food economy.
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John Davies Operational
John Davies leads an independent review of agricultural policy for NFU Cymru.
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Met Office Operational
NFU's crop yields are threatened by extreme weather conditions forecasted by the Met Office.
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NFU actively lobbies and interacts with Defra regarding agricultural policy and producer protection.
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Joe Evans Operational
NFU utilized Joe Evans in his capacity as vice-president to voice organizational concerns.
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Animal and Plant Health Agency Structural
NFU is subject to audits by the Animal and Plant Health Agency regarding payment processes.
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Warwickshire Operational
The NFU's concerns are functionally linked to the agricultural interests and issues of farmers in Warwickshire.
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senate Operational
they act on each other directly
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Switzerland Operational
NFU is actively seeking competitive market access within Switzerland.
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Jenny Riddell-Carpenter Operational
The two entities are engaged in a policy advocacy relationship, specifically lobbying on inheritance tax policy for farmers.
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Aldi Operational
Aldi provides market support for NFU's members through ongoing procurement contracts.
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Westminster Operational
NFU actively lobbies Members of Parliament in Westminster regarding agricultural policy issues.
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APR Operational
NFU actively demands the protection and maintenance of relief provided by APR.
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Cancer Research UK Transactional
The farming community, represented by NFU, provides support to Cancer Research UK.
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Deere Operational
Deere advocated for right-to-repair standards against NFU.
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John Boozman Operational
NFU is actively engaging with John Boozman regarding policy issues related to the Farm Bill.
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Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit Operational
ECIU provides expert suggestions regarding shade and air conditioning for livestock welfare and climate adaptation.
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Worcestershire Shared context
The organization (NFU) has members whose operations are located in Worcestershire, which is currently facing severe weather challenges.
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Mid Suffolk Shared context
NFU operates within the context of Mid Suffolk while running the Food and Farming Fellowship Scheme.
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Billy Keys Shared context
NFU is contextually linked to the operational area of Billy Keys' police role.
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SFI Operational
SFI's budget issues are a known concern and tracking point for the NFU farming union.
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TFA Mentioned together
TFA participates in NFU roundtables, indicating thematic co-mention in the agricultural policy space.
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Emma Reynolds Operational
Emma Reynolds provides support for NFU's agricultural interests.
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Robert Davies Structural
Robert Davies holds the role of vice-chairman of the National Dairy Board, a body functionally linked to NFU.
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Mahendra Chaudhry Structural
Mahendra Chaudhry holds the role of general secretary for the NFU.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
17 events- NFU warned Defra about SFI budget issues.
- NFU has appointed a county adviser in Worcestershire, and Nigel Adams is identified as a farmer near Stourbridge.
- A councillor visited a fruit site in Ross-on-Wye.
- NFU representatives engaged in farming activities in Northumberland and meetings in North Wales.
- Uplands summits are addressing production threats faced by upland farms in North Wales, which are key suppliers of high-quality beef and lamb.
- NFU faces an unprecedented cash flow crisis due to drought conditions.
- The NFU is advocating for food targets to secure the future of Cambridgeshire, with Alison Morris leading the charge as the NFU Cambridgeshire chair.
- Conflict in Iran is driving up costs, involving the NFU.
- The NFU's Suffolk branch is currently engaged in representing the interests of local farmers.
- Scotland is making decisions on agricultural and economic support, submitting budget priorities, and lobbying the government on tax and investment policy.
- The NFU is lobbying Members of Parliament regarding agricultural policy issues in England due to ongoing drought losses affecting farming businesses.
- NFU President Tom Bradshaw called on the government for crisis loans, while the NFU urged ministers to support food production.
- Aldi is supporting British agriculture through procurement, while the NFU calls for ambitious targets for homegrown food.
- NFU representatives are attending agricultural shows taking place in Cumbria.
- NFU is discussing agricultural issues affecting the region of East Sussex.
- The EU is restricting imports from Brazil due to antimicrobial resistance issues, which could impact consumer confidence.
- The NFU is leading an independent review of agricultural policy, and Paul Williams serves as Deputy President.
August 2026
12 events- Drought is affecting food production in England and Wales, leading to NFU warnings of shortages and political demands for government action.
- The NFU has issued demands calling for tougher standards to be applied to meat imports from Brazil.
- NFU is addressing concerns from Warwickshire farmers and appointing Mark Meadows to the NFU Midlands crop board.
- Robert Davies has been appointed to serve as vice-chairman of the National Dairy Board, an organization connected to the NFU.
- TFA, led by George Dunn, participated in an NFU roundtable regarding a loan proposal mentioned by Moody.
- NFU warned the government about food shortages amid heatwave predictions in East Anglia, while Jeremy Clarkson made an observation.
- NFU urges vaccination to protect herds affected by the Bluetongue outbreak in East Anglia.
- Growers in Buckinghamshire and dairy farmers in Dorset are facing financial pressure, with NFU President Tom Bradshaw involved.
- Agricultural challenges require organized representation. The Environment Agency is providing support for water management in England.
- Climate crisis-driven heatwave and drought are causing a slight decline in milk production in England.
- Drought conditions are severely impacting agricultural output in North Wales, leading to production cuts at local dairy farms.
- An audit by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) revealed payment errors affecting the NFU.
July 2026
8 events- Local issues are affecting the agricultural sector in Herefordshire, with the NFU representing local interests.
- Industry leaders, including the NFU and Food and Drink Federation, have joined forces to urge the incoming government to take specific actions regarding policy.
- The Environment Agency placed the West Midlands under dry weather status, while UK yields affect food prices across Europe.
- NFU operations are affected by negotiations and the supply of cane from northern farmers to the mill in the Labasa/Vanua Levu area.
- NFU asks the Environment Agency for abstraction flexibility regarding water use in the Wessex region of England.
- Tompkins has been identified as the deputy president of the NFU union.
- NFU opposes the proposed rescinding of market protection rules from the United States Department of Agriculture.
- The farming community in Leicestershire is supporting cancer research.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
14 events- NFU urges Senator John Boozman to improve the Farm Bill, while Amy Klobuchar is also involved in the committee work.
- NFU facilitates tours for MPs to understand industry challenges, noting conflict drives up agricultural input costs.
- NFU is advocating for structural changes to the farm safety net in response to current agricultural challenges.
- NFU criticized the government's national food security strategy.
- The NFU is addressing the impact of Brexit and the government's 25-year Farming Roadmap on international trade flows concerning second-hand farm machinery.
- Tom Bradshaw has taken over as the president of the NFU, and his resignation has led to the postponement of the UK-EU summit.
- NFU is opposing the high-speed rail project, the Alto project, which is led by the consortium Cadence, linking Québec City and Toronto. Protests are underway at Parliament Hill.
- An MP visited a farm in Mid Suffolk to discuss how global conflicts are impacting energy and fertilizer prices, noting the exposure of the agricultural sector.
- A company based in the Middle East, NFU, is experiencing cost volatility due to the ongoing conflict in the region.
- Conflict in the Middle East strains British agriculture, impacting the company NFU.
- Defra secretary outlined a new farming incentive structure and disagreed with government funding levels for agriculture.
- Banks warn about pressures on agricultural clients as conflict impacts global commodity prices and production costs.
- NFU is urging Europe to take the lead in agricultural technology to address food security challenges within the UK farming sector.
- Urged urgent comprehensive reforms to the farm safety net, calling on Congress to act decisively this year.