National Farmers' Union (NFU)

Bedrijfsprofiel

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.

Product Types offered by this company

- Aardappelketen
- - Services voor aardappeltelers

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

maart 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.

maart 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)

december 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.

The trade of seed potatoes from Great Britain to the EU was immediately banned after Brexit.

juni 04, 2022

Potato growers in Ireland urged to order seed now for 2023 - or take a huge risk

Brexit could lead to a significant shortage of potatoes for Irish consumers by 2023, experts have warned. It makes sense for potato growers to contact seed producers now to organise fresh seed for the 2023 season.