NFU Talk

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/

This week's episode NFU President Minette Batters updates us fresh from a meeting with City Harvest, the London-based food distribution charity. Minette also provides a glimpse of what will be covered on her upcoming appearance on The Rest is Politics podcast, and lastly updates us on the NFU’s engagement over the party conference season.

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

SFI, trade, checks at the border and harvest – there’s no shortage of topics for NFU President Minette Batters to cover this week.

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

This week you can hear about the NFU’s concerns around delivery of SFI with one week to go before the end of August, as well as the latest on the Buy British button backed by more than 100 MPs.

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

In this week’s update, NFU President Minette Batters looks at how her own business is fairing currently under the impact of the weather we’ve been experiencing. You can also hear about her views on how her business may adapt in future and the decisions that will need to be made.

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

This week NFU President Minette Batters updates us on the important conversations happening in England and Wales on sustainable food production and the environment.

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

In this episode NFU President Minette Batters updates us from the Driffield Show in East Yorkshire, where she discusses the launch of a local rural crime project. 

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

In this week’s episode NFU President Minette Batters updates us on the Len’s Light tractor relay, which has reached Westminster with the support of Farming Minister Mark Spencer, who took a turn at the wheel. Minette also updates us on the emergency roundtable this week with the Farming Minister discussing the vital extension on seed treatment. 

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

In this episode NFU President Minette Batters shines a light on mental health, wellbeing and farm safety.

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

Featuring a conversation between NFU President Minette Batters and Peter Martin, a leading commentator in the hospitality sector. The discussion covers all aspects of farming and hospitality and how everyone can work together. 

James Clark, NFU Director of Communications, who hosted the podcast highlighted that provenance of food is important to consumers eating out and that the “experience” of eating out was as important as value for money. 

Eating out is a treat market and massively important to people’s wellbeing. Listen now to appreciate the opportunities for both farmers and the hospitality trade to explore ways of adding value to the eating out experience, exploring ways to story tell the food. 

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

This week NFU President Minette Batters records her message from the Three Counties Show where she updates you on her experience at Cereals quizzing Farming Minister Mark Spencer and more.

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