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NFU demands planning system overhaul as it launches #LoveBritishChicken campaign

More than 1,000 new sheds need to be built to keep up with demand, says union

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
The NFU is launching its #LoveBritishChicken campaign to back the poultry sector
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The NFU is launching its #LoveBritishChicken campaign to back the poultry sector

A modern, fit for purpose national planning framework that supports the resilience and growth of the UK poultry sector is vital in meeting increased demand for the nation's favourite meat, the NFU said...

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