John Royle

@JDRoyle

Chief Livestock Adviser at the National Farmers Union (NFU). Beef, lamb and food & farming policy... Occasional rugby coach & referee, cricket & cycling

Leicestershire/Rutland UK

Joined December 2010

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John Royle@JDRoyle · Apr 22

Environment Agency to increase charges – have your say. Sheep dip land spreading applications up (9 %) & annual fees up (11 %). Dipping is the most effective treatment for sheep scab & other external parasites. @DefraGovUK #AnimalWelfare nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…

JDRoyle's tweet card. The NFU has said the Environment Agency's proposals to increase a number of regulatory charges come at a difficult time for the agriculture sector, with profitability and confidence already at an...

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John Royle@JDRoyle · Jul 4

We've imported 18k tonnes of lamb from Australia this year & with an FTA of 57,667t for 2025 more will come. Yet the latest industry figures indicate that only about 15% of Australia’s Merino wool comes from non-mulesed sheep. @DefraGovUK #welfare sheepcentral.com/no-awi-strateg…

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John Royle@JDRoyle · Jun 18

Co-op's British steak range will help boost farmer confidence in supply chain nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…

JDRoyle's tweet card. NFU Livestock Board Chair David Barton says the Co-op's commitment to British beef will boost British farmers' confidence, amid wider retailer sourcing commitment concerns.

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John Royle@JDRoyle · Jun 11

Retailers must keep their promises, says NFU Livestock Board Chair. @Farmerdbarton 'we need retailers & our processors to be encouraging & investing in British food, ensuring that high quality British produce has pride of place on supermarket shelves' nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…

JDRoyle's tweet card. NFU Livestock Board Chair David Barton shares his frustration over a recent shift in retailers sourcing commitments and reiterates the need for investment in British supply.

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John Royle@JDRoyle · Jun 10

NFU comments on retailer sourcing commitments. @Farmerdbarton 'Its deeply concerning to see major retailers move away from their previous commitments to sourcing British in favour of imports'. nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…

JDRoyle's tweet card. NFU Livestock Board Chair David Barton expresses deep concern over major retailers moving away from commitments to source British beef in favour of imports with lower standards.

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John Royle@JDRoyle · Jun 10

Decade of NFU lobbying brings positive news for sheep farmers. Regulation introduced to mandate carcass classification & dwt price reporting for the sheep sector. nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…

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John Royle@JDRoyle · Jun 3

UK's BSE ‘negligible risk’ status a significant step nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…

JDRoyle's tweet card. The NFU has said it’s excellent to see British farmers’ commitment to robust controls and surveillance now recognised by the World Organisation for Animal Health after it officially reclassified the...

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Christine Middlemiss 🇺🇦@ChiefVetUK · May 29

It’s official!! All of the UK is now recognised by @WOAH as negligible BSE status! A lot of hard work by a lot of people over a lot of years. @DefraGovUK @CVOScotland @ChiefVetNI @CVOCymru

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Stuart Roberts 🔸@HertsFarmer · May 28

With Farmers under pressure from multiple direction I’ be fascinated to learn why @asda have decided this is an appropriate time to start stocking Uruguayan beef. There is no excuse for this huge betrayal of the UK’s hard working family farms. Consumers and Farmers deserve better

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John Royle@JDRoyle · May 28

If returning from European travels over the summer be aware that the government has banned the personal import of meat and dairy products from EU countries. #FMD #exoticdisease Bringing food into Great Britain: Overview - GOV.UK

JDRoyle's tweet image. If returning from European travels over the summer be aware that the government has banned the personal import of meat and dairy products from EU countries.
#FMD #exoticdisease

Bringing food into Great Britain: Overview - GOV.UK

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John Royle@JDRoyle · May 28

Very disappointing to see @asda promoting beef from Uruguay. We need all UK retailers to be investing in British livestock production to secure long-term supply. This erodes confidence. nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…

JDRoyle's tweet card. The NFU has launched a vision for British beef which sets out how farmers, processors, retailers and government can work together to secure a thriving, profitable and sustainable future for the...

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John Royle@JDRoyle · May 19

NFU welcomes updated sheep shearing guidance. nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…

JDRoyle's tweet card. The NFU has welcomed the National Sheep Association’s updated sheep shearing guidance, which places a greater emphasis on biosecurity.

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John Royle@JDRoyle · May 15

QMS encourages beef producers to purchase more cattle. The UK is a net importer of beef, requiring 154,000 tonnes in 2023 & 164,000 tonnes in 2024. meatmanagement.com/news/qms-encou…

JDRoyle's tweet card. Data from QMS has found that by 2030 the UK would need to produce an extra 278,000 tonnes of beef to achieve full self-sufficiency.

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John Royle@JDRoyle · May 7

Really important debate tomorrow on the challenges faced by small and medium-sized abattoirs in GB. Thank you @SarahDykeLD facebook.com/share/p/1AL4km…

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John Royle@JDRoyle · Apr 22

Great British Beef Week – celebrating naturally delicious British beef nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…

JDRoyle's tweet card. Great British Beef Week returns from 23 – 30 April 2025, celebrating the versatility and exceptional taste of naturally delicious British beef. Find out how you can get involved.

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John Royle@JDRoyle · Apr 17

NFU sets out 10-year vision for British beef sector meatmanagement.com/news/nfu-sets-…

JDRoyle's tweet card. The NFU has unveiled its vision for the beef sector, setting out key actions needed to secure a profitable and sustainable future.

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John Royle@JDRoyle · Apr 17

NFU unveils 10-year vision for a thriving beef sector nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…

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John Royle@JDRoyle · Mar 13

AIMS to challenge the Food Standards Agency (FSA) on proposals to increase charges for delivering official controls in abattoirs meatmanagement.com/news/aims-chal…

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John Royle@JDRoyle · Feb 24

Setting out the roadmap for a sustainable future for beef and lamb in England and Wales ahdb.org.uk/the-beef-and-l…

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John Royle@JDRoyle · Feb 19

NFU25: Livestock fringe session is a great opportunity to hear directly from the NFU livestock board (Thursday, 20 Feb at 6.30pm) - register here: nfuonline.com/updates-and-in… @Farmerdbarton @English_Farmer @Sondesplacefarm @loftusfarms

JDRoyle's tweet card. The NFU livestock fringe session gave members the opportunity to quiz the farmers representing them. Watch the session to find out what was asked and about the latest policy and supply chain issues,...

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