The stakes couldn't be higher

In this week’s vlog, Tom is joined by Deputy President David Exwood, Vice President Rachel Hallos, and NFU Cymru President Aled Jones to explain how the vlog will look a little different moving forward.

They talk about a range of topics including:

• Meetings with farming champion MPs (0.10)
• Meeting Mark Spencer MP, Farming Minister, discussing sugar, SFI and Bluetongue (BTV) (1:26) Read more on SFI: https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/sfi-scheme-guidance-and-information/. Read more on BTV: https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/bluetongue-essential-information/
• Meeting with Johnathan Reynolds MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade, discussing impacts of trade deals and export growth (2:36)
• Our ‘Buy British' button (2:49) Read more: https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/buy-british-button/
• Our response to the Budget announcement this week (3:09) Read more: https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/spring-budget-2024-nfu-response/
• Our latest statement with UK farming unions and AHDB on Red Tractor (3:45) Read more: https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/red-tractor-reviews/
• Reflecting on the fantastic work done by NFU Cymru this week outside the Senedd with an update from Aled (4:16) Read more: https://www.nfu-cymru.org.uk/news-and-information/stark-wellies-display-puts-the-boot-into-welsh-government-sfs-policy-proposals/

See how the NFU is making a difference: https://www.nfuonline.com/hot-topics/see-how-the-nfu-is-making-a-difference/

https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/

In this week's Farming in Five, meet the brand-new President of the NFU Tom Bradshaw as he recaps on his first week in the job and what the top team's priorities are for the next two years.

https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/

In the final update of 2023 from NFU President Minette Batters, you can hear all about the launch of the NFU's manifesto ahead of next year's General Election.

From everyone at the NFU we wish you a very Happy Christmas. The update from the President will return in January 2024.

https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/

In this week's update from NFU President Minette Batters, you can hear all about the 16 agricultural attachés as they visit the NFU plus a brand-new update on Red Tractor.

https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/

In this week's vlog, NFU President Minette Batters discusses her meeting with new SoS Steve Barclay after the NFU was the first organisation he met with following his appointment.

https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/

In this week's update from NFU President Minette Batters you can hear about the sugar contract negotiation and how the NFU is taking farming to the masses at the Lord Mayor's Show this weekend.

https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/

In this week’s episode Minette addresses British Sugar’s actions this week, the NFU’s campaign for a comprehensive water management plan and visits to the National Fruit Show and NFU Cymru’s Conference in Llandrindod.

https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/

In this week’s episode, Minette discusses the need for a comprehensive water management plan, the progress made on plant protection after sustained NFU lobbying, and the next steps on Red Tractor. 

https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/

This week's update from Minette follows on from the October meeting of NFU Council and the resolution passed on Red Tractor.

https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/

In this week's update from NFU President Minette Batters you'll hear about the party conferences, the NFU's interaction with policymakers and commentary on Red Tractor.

https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/