Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
4, January 2016·1 min read‘Back British Farming’ call from Isle of Wight NFU ChairmanCaroline Knox, the Isle of Wight NFU chair, urges all levels of government and the food supply chain to back British farming during 2016.
10, December 2015·1 min readBritish strawberry could become ‘an unaffordable luxury’ says NFUThe NFU are urging the Government to help reduce impact of National Living Wage on UK horticulture and farming businesses.
6, August 2015·1 min readMorrisons must go further on milk, says NFUForget about buying milk at the supermarkets and support Isle of Wight milk by buying locally instead.
5, August 2015·1 min readMotorists urged to be patient during harvest seasonThe wheat being transported from field to farm by the tractor you might be stuck behind, could end up on your plate sometime soon, so do try to show some patience as crops are harvested.
18, June 2015·1 min readBig up local growers: Poll shows more people back British farmingThe public’s positive view of farmers has grown for a fourth year running.
21, January 2014·1 min readAward for NFU Group Secretary John HeatherJohn has been recognised for his outstanding services to our members on the Isle of Wight.