NFU Talk: Recent Episodes
NFU Talk
As the voice of British agriculture, the National Farmers Union (NFU) is always making sure it's ahead of the curve when it comes to farming headlines, information and guidance. The brand-new podcast, NFU Talk, is dedicated to unpicking the detail of the hot topics affecting agriculture, with expert insight from the NFU's farming specialists.
In this week’s vlog, NFU President Tom Bradshaw talks weather and rural crime, and updates on a recent event hosted by the NFU and NFU Mutual in Westminster in which Dame Diana Johnson, Minister for Policing and Crime Prevention spoke. Tom also mentions a recent meeting he and NFU Deputy President David Exwood had with Defra Minister Daniel Zeichner regarding the Comprehensive Spending Review. NFU Crops Board Chairman Jamie Burrows also updates from the Cheshire Show on the Fairness in the Supply Chain Review, and his recent appearance at Cereals.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
In this week's vlog NFU President Tom Bradshaw gives his take on the Spending Review, NFU Deputy President David Exwood updates on farm safety following a meeting with the Farm Safety Partnership, and NFU Director of Regions & Membership Mel Squires explains what changes we've made to the way we communicate with members.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
In this week’s Farming in Five, NFU President Tom Bradshaw gives a round-up of the various shows and events that he and other officeholders have attended over the past week. Tom also talks about the current bluetongue control zone, and looks ahead to next week’s government Spending Review.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
In this week's vlog NFU President Tom Bradshaw talks about the EU-UK reset following a recent meeting at No. 10 plus our fresh calls over the inheritance tax proposals and the lack of transparency regarding the NFU’s ‘clawback’ option following a Freedom of Information request.
NFU Vice-president Rachel Hallos also updates on our inaugural NFU Develops leadership event that was held at Stoneleigh earlier in the week.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
In this week’s Farming in Five, NFU President Tom Bradshaw updates following the recent US -UK trade agreement and what it means for farmers.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
NFU President Tom Bradshaw talks about giving evidence to the Efra Committee on the NFU's Land Use Framework consultation, an MP drop in session, his meeting with the President-Elect of King's College Student Union and ongoing trade discussions. NFU Deputy President David Exwood updates on the Farm Tenancy Forum. NFU Vice President Rachel Hallos discusses this week's flooding meetings.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
In this week's Farming in Five, NFU President Tom Bradshaw updates from Brussels on our future trading relationship and a meeting with the Ambassador to the EU and senior Commission officials to discuss EU/UK relations and a press briefing following our response to the Land Use Framework consultation.
NFU Vice President Rachel Hallos updates following giving evidence to the Planning and Infrastructure Committee and NFU Livestock Board chair David Barton tells us about Great British Beef Week and the board's new beef strategy.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
In this week's update, NFU President Tom Bradshaw discusses US President Donald Trump's introduction of tariffs, Defra's announcement of a farm profitability review and looks forward to NFU Council next week. NFU Deputy President David Exwood talks about the shock closure of SFI applications and urges members to fill out a survey on NFUonline to help shape the future of the scheme.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
In this week's Farming Five NFU President Tom Bradshaw updates on a recent meeting with Labour peer Lord Rooker on biosecurity, and gives his thoughts on the current international trade situation and a possible trade deal with the US.
There's also an introduction from newly elected NFU Sugar Board chair Kit Papworth, along with an update of other ministerial conversations that happened over the past few days.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
This week NFU President Tom Bradshaw gives us his take on the Spring Statement, and updates on our joint campaign with environmental NGOs to secure investment in the agricultural and environmental budget within Defra. NFU Vice President Rachel Hallos gives two reasons to be cheerful with regard to our work on water quality and rural crime; and NFU Deputy President David Exwood talks about meeting with the other three UK farming unions regarding farm safety.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
NFU President Tom Bradshaw updates on the actions the NFU has been taking since the unexpected closure of SFI, including a farming roundtable with the Food Security and Rural Affairs Minister.
NFU Deputy President David Exwood talks about the conversations he has been having with banks about SFI, the webinar we hosted for members on SFI as well as the launch of the latest government plan on pesticides.
Tom also reflects on the useful conversations he has had with members around the country over the past week.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
NFU President Tom Bradshaw gives his reaction to the “unacceptable” announcement on the immediate closure of SFI applications, and outlines his next steps.
Sign up to our webinar “SFI closure: what you need to know.” https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/sfi-closure-what-you-need-to-know/
He also talks about the farmer confidence survey which shows confidence at an all-time low.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
NFU President Tom Bradshaw updates on the rally that took place in London this week to #StopTheFamilyFarmTax and encourages members to keep holding their MPs accountable on the issue.
He also highlights the work that is going on to ensure our Blueprints for Growth are recognised throughout government.
Deputy President David Exwood talks about the uplift in HLS payment rates and the work we are doing to find proper solutions for uplands members.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
NFU President Tom Bradshaw reflects on NFU Conference, including the pre-loved toy display and the Defra Secretary’s speech.
While there were positives from Steve Reed's speech including announcements on SAWS and HLS, he couldn’t answer members’ concerns over the family farm tax.
Tom also highlights the Blueprints for Growth, which were launched at conference.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
On this week’s farming in five, NFU President Tom Bradshaw reflects on the disappointing meeting with the Treasury and outlines the next step for the #StopTheFamilyFarmTax campaign, including NFU Conference, the farming toy donations and the rally on 4 March. He also talks about the sector fringe events that have taken place this week. Finally, he highlights a letter he has sent with environmental NGOs to the government on HLS.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
NFU President Tom Bradshaw reflects on a busy week, with multiple Stop the Family Farm Tax events taking place in Westminster. He also gives his reaction to recent comments by the Prime Minister and Food Security Minister in relation to the campaign. Vice President Rachel Hallos talks about rural crime and her meeting with the Policing Minister.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
NFU President Tom Bradshaw updates from Dairy-Tech on latest developments in the Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign. He looks ahead to NFU conference and asks members to donate pre-loved farming toys for our next campaign moment.
He’s joined by Deputy President David Exwood who reminds us to look after our mental health and also highlights the launch of the Big Farmland Bird Count.
Finally, Tom talks about the NFU’s submission to the government’s spending review.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
In this week’s Farming in Five, NFU President Tom Bradshaw reflects on the success of the Farming Day of Unity. He also looks forward to the next steps on the Stop The Family Farm Tax campaign as agreed by NFU council this week. He is joined by Vice President Rachel Hallos, who highlights the useful conversations that were had at Council with Alan Lovell, Chair of the Environment Agency, as well as celebrating the launch of the Agrifutures programme. Finally, Tom talks about the long awaited consultation on the Land Use Framework.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
In this week’s Farming in Five, Tom Bradshaw is joined by NFU Cymru President Aled Jones, as they deliver the #StoptheFamilyFarmTax petition to No.10 with over 270,000 signatures from the public. They also highlight the National Day of Unity taking place across the UK on 25 Jan, as well as the support from retailers for the campaign. Finally they give their thoughts on the Farm Assurance review and look ahead to NFU Conference.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
Hear this week's Farming in Five from NFU President Tom Bradshaw as he records live from LAMMA where members of allied industries to farming signed a pledge to Stop the Family Farm Tax.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
In the first Farming in Five of 2025, you'll hear from NFU President Tom Bradshaw on our Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign, NFU Deputy President David Exwood on ELMs and NFU Vice-President Rachel Hallos on flooding and water.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
This Farming in Five from NFU President Tom Bradshaw features our brand-new campaign banners to Stop the Family Farm Tax, an update from NFU Deputy President David Exwood on ELMs and capital grants, and a Christmas message from your officeholder team.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
In this week’s Farming in Five, NFU President Tom Bradshaw reflects on the past week which saw him present at the Efra Committee as well as looking ahead to the NFU’s roadside banner campaign and event at Lamma in January.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
This week's Farming in Five features an important message from a united officeholder team about the next steps on the Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
In this week's Farming in Five NFU President Tom Bradshaw sets out the next steps in our Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign. You will also hear from NFU Deputy President David Exwood on ELMs and NFU Vice-President Rachel Hallos on water.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
NFU President Tom Bradshaw tells you what happened at his meeting with the Prime Minister on 25 November on APR, BPR and current farming issues.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
This week's Farming in Five is a General Election special, where NFU President Tom Bradshaw and NFU Head of External Affairs Scott Pepe outline what's next for the NFU. You can also hear about the breaking news on the Farm Recovery Fund and BPS payments.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
This week's Farming in Five from NFU President Tom Bradshaw is recorded from the Devon County Show where the NFU South team have been meeting members from across the region.
In this week's edition, you can hear about the Farm to Fork Summit which took place on 14 May, the Banking Roundtable and why making your mental health a priority matters not only this Mental Health Awareness Week, but beyond that too.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
In this week's Farming in Five from NFU President Tom Bradshaw, you can hear about bluetongue, the NFU's meeting with agricultural attaches and its importance, and why farm safety is a leading priority for the NFU.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
In this week's Farming in Five, NFU President Tom Bradshaw recaps on the latest meeting of NFU Council which hosted Secretary of State Steve Barclay and gives insight to what he said when giving evidence on methane last week.
You can also hear about Great British Beef Week and hear from the board chairs representing sugar, horticulture and combinable crops.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
In this week's Farming in Five Tom outlines his latest meetings with Government leaders, reflects on the NFU's National Tenant Farmer Conference and introduces the first three of the NFU's sector board chairs.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
This week's Farming in Five is led by the Farming Recovery Fund announcement. The fund - which Tom says "simply was not good enough" - has scrapped the 150m rule following extensive talks with the NFU.
You can listen all about this, and other topics such as rural crime, farm safety and the NFU National Tenant Farmers' Conference in this week's edition.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
In this week's Farming in Five, Tom and NFU Vice-President Rachel Hallos visited the Boston Barrier with Chair of the Environment Agency Alan Lovell, and Minister for Water and Rural Growth Robbie Moore, to hear directly from members about the devastating impact of flooding.
Next week the vlog will take a short break over Easter, but will be back on 12 April.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
In this week's farming in five you can hear about the NFU's roadshow of farm assurance meetings starting next week, a special NFU Live session on bTB and an update from the NFU Poultry Board's Phill Crawley on laying hen standards.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
In this week’s Farming in Five, you can hear Tom's download on a member meeting in Dartmoor which featured Secretary of State Steve Barclay, Natural England's Marian Spain and Sir Geoffrey Cox MP.
Also featured this week:
- Tom recaps on his appearance at the City Food Lecture (0:53)
- Taking a closer look at the latest farm business income figures from Defra (1:33)
- NFU Vice President Rachel Hallos reveals the incredible reach of the NFU's Science Farm Live (2:02)
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/
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.
Watch the video: www.nfuonline.com/messagefromminette
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.
Watch the video: www.nfuonline.com/messagefromminette
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.
Watch the video: www.nfuonline.com/messagefromminette
This week NFU President Minette Batters updates us on the important conversations happening in England and Wales on sustainable food production and the environment.
Watch the video: www.nfuonline.com/messagefromminette
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.
Watch the video: www.nfuonline.com/messagefromminette
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.
Watch the video: www.nfuonline.com/messagefromminette
In this episode NFU President Minette Batters shines a light on mental health, wellbeing and farm safety.
Watch the video: www.nfuonline.com/messagefromminette
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 Clarke, NU 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.
Watch the video: www.nfuonline.com/messagefromminette
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.
Watch the video: www.nfuonline.com/messagefromminette
NFU President Minette Batters recorded the episode earlier this week from the 2023 World Farmers Organisation General Assembly, in South Africa. Minette explains how the event brings together farmers, politicians, academics, and institutions from across the world to discuss topics such as food security, climate change, trade and more.
Minette also recaps on the launch of the NFU Food, Farming and Hospitality report and the importance of the Out of Home market.
Watch the video: www.nfuonline.com/messagefromminette
Recorded at Devon County Show, this week's update from NFU President Minette Batters recaps on the victories the NFU secured at this week's Farm to Fork Summit at Number 10 Downing Street.
Watch the video: www.nfuonline.com/messagefromminette
This week you can hear about the importance of food security in future regulation, as well as the agenda for next week’s Food Summit at No 10.
This event brings together retailers, producers, processors, and those involved with the journey from farm to fork, focusing on British food abroad, sustainability, resilience and supply chains.
Watch the video: www.nfuonline.com/messagefromminette
In this week's episode, NFU President Minette Batters recaps her appearance on last night's Question Time and looks ahead to the Food Security Summit at Number 10 on 16 May.
You can also read Minette's message to the King and Queen Consort ahead of tomorrow's (6 May) Coronation on NFUonline.
Watch the video: www.nfuonline.com/messagefromminette
In this week’s episode, Minette updates us on her recent council meeting, attended by Thérèse Coffey, Mark Spencer and Janet Hughes. A valuable opportunity to discuss items such as water management and countrywide feedback on SFI. Minette also discusses the upcoming Domestic Food Security Summit, which is to be held at Number 10.
In addition to the above, Minette highlights upcoming member meetings, discounted agricultural show tickets available to members and thanks everyone for their support of Team NFU, who ran the London Marathon last Sunday.
Watch the video: www.nfuonline.com/messagefromminette
In this week’s episode, NFU President Minette Batters updates us on giving evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee, the upcoming SFI member meetings taking place across the country and the positive conversations that have taken place with the M&S Agriculture team this week.
Minette also reminds us that Great British Beef Week starts this Sunday, and lastly thanks all those supporting Team NFU who will be running the London Marathon in aid of Farm Africa this weekend.
Watch the video: www.nfuonline.com/messagefromminette
This week's update from NFU President Minette Batters shares insight into a phone call with the Prime Minister on the CPTPP deal as well as some exciting news about Team NFU running in the London Marathon for Farm Africa.
Watch the video: www.nfuonline.com/messagefromminette
In this week's episode, NFU President Minette Batters updates us on media interviews this week that focused on the challenges that farmers and growers are experiencing, the necessity for fair terms of trading and the importance of food security.
You can also hear about Minette meeting with Natural England on a farm visit in Leicestershire.
Watch the video: www.nfuonline.com/messagefromminette
In this week's update from NFU President Minette Batters you can hear all about today's (16/12/22) announcement on the seasonal workers scheme.
Watch the video: www.nfuonline.com/messagefromminette
The stakes could not be higher – that’s the message from NFU President Minette Batters this week as she recaps on the NFU’s emergency press conference held in London on Tuesday.
Government faces a stark choice: back British food production to secure a home-grown supply of sustainable food or risk seeing more empty shelves in the nation’s supermarkets.
That is the warning from the NFU President.
Watch the video: www.nfuonline.com/messagefromminette
From her farm in Wiltshire, this week NFU President Minette Batters reflects on Lord Plumb's memorial, the annual Henry Plumb Lecture and why you should join the NFU Live on 15 December with Defra's Janet Hughes.
Watch the video: www.nfuonline.com/messagefromminette
Recorded on Back British Farming Day (2 November), NFU President Minette Batters recaps on the events of the day, including celebrating the NFU's Community Farming Heroes, the wheatsheaf pin badges taking centre stage in PMQs and the organisation's virtual NFU Live with the Farming Minister.
In this week's episode Minette updates us yesterday from London after a busy week of meetings around the country. Farming in Protective Landscapes, avian influenza, and parliamentary appointments are some of the topics covered. Minette also looks forward to celebrating Back British Farming Day and our farming champions on 2 November.
Minette's update comes moments after the PM announces her resignation and amid the worsening situation with AI.
Ahead of the next NFU Live Conservative Party leadership hustings next week, in this week's episode Minette updates us on the continuing concern around the energy markets and the ongoing ask for the government to support food security and everything that underpins it.
In this week's episode, Minette vlogs from her farm, updating members on dry weather engagement, Conservative Party leadership asks, legal protection for beavers and her recent interview with The British Library.
In this episode Minette updates us after hosting the first of the Conservative Party Leadership hustings with Rishi Sunak MP. Minette also speaks about the recent NFU Labour Survey results and the upcoming NFU Community Farming Hero awards.
In a week that has seen record temperatures with many consequences for farmers, NFU President Minette Batters keeps you posted on the NFU news you need to know this week.
From all of us at the NFU we wish you a safe and successful harvest.
In this week’s episode, Minette reflects on the results from the NFU’s intentions survey and celebrates the great work of a former NFU Student and Young Farmer Ambassador who spoke to the masses on BBC Newsround.
We're back! This week Minette updates members on the NFU's Summer Reception held for MPs and the House of Lords to engage with parliamentarians.
You can also hear about Minette's session at Groundswell where she spoke alongside a panel including the Secretary of State George Eustice, Chair of Natural England Tony Juniper and the Green Party's Natalie Bennett.
In her final update of the year, NFU President Minette Batters talks about the UK/Australia trade deal announcement, the NFU-convened Food Security Summit and the importance of the organisation holding the Government to account.
To all our members, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year.
Following on from one of our most popular NFU Live sessions yet on the Sustainable Farming Incentive, we put questions from members directly to Defra's Janet Hughes and press for answers.
Following the announcement from the Secretary of State yesterday (2 December) on ELMs, NFU President Minette Batters provides an initial reaction, and asks you to join a special virtual session the organisation is holding on 8 December to understand what it means for you and your business.
This week Minette reflects on a day spent celebrating the winners of our climate-friendly Farmvention competition in the House of Commons.
You can also hear about the latest on avian influenza and what happened at this week's annual Henry Plumb Lecture featuring the Archbishop of Canterbury.
This week NFU President Minette Batters reflects on the NFU's work as a coordinator, bringing together the supply chain, our next NFU Live event which takes place on 23 November and more. Find out more: www.nfuonline.com/nfulive
As all eyes look towards Glasgow for COP26 Climate Change Conference, NFU President Minette Batters shares what the NFU will be doing at the event under the umbrella of the World Farmers' Organisation, as well as the dissecting the NFU's reaction to the Chancellor's Budget and what it means for farmers.
In a week that saw the NFU host a meeting on farm with the Leader of the Opposition Keir Starmer and four of the largest processors, NFU President Minette Batters reiterates why there has never been a more important time to stay united.
Hear about the organisation's various stands at party conferences, the important need for resilience and the latest on the NFU's work for British farming in the latest episode of NFU Talk.
As the NFU convenes an emergency meeting of the industry following the crisis with carbon dioxide supply, labour access and the closure of fertiliser plants, NFU President Minette Batters looks back on a week where the NFU has been a key player across a whole-host of policy issues affecting farmers and growers.
Celebrating British food has never been more important - alongside Jeremy Clarkson, Minette launched the NFU's brand new report on #BackBritishFarmingDay as MPs took to PMQs to show their support with the iconic wheat pin badge.
Each week Minette records a vlog from her farm in Wiltshire about the work of the NFU for its members. Now in an easy access format for when you're in the tractor cab, make sure you keep up-to-date with how the NFU is lobbying on your behalf.
This week Minette looks ahead to next week's Back British Farming Day - including a collaboration with one celebrity farmer - and launches this year's NFU Student and Young Farmer Ambassador Programme.
Each week Minette records a vlog from her farm in Wiltshire about the work of the NFU for its members. Now in an easy access format for when you're in the tractor cab, make sure you keep up-to-date with how the NFU is lobbying on your behalf.
Hear about how you can get involved with the NFU's campaigning on future access to a future farming workforce and why this week is all about celebrating great British lamb.
Each week Minette records a vlog from her farm in Wiltshire about the work of the NFU for its members. Now in an easy access format for when you're in the tractor cab, make sure you keep up-to-date with how the NFU is lobbying on your behalf.
In this episode, Minette looks back at the NFU's virtual event where members put their questions to the Environment Agency on Farming Rules for Water, demonstrating the urgent need for clarity as we approach the autumn.
Each week Minette records a vlog from her farm in Wiltshire about the work of the NFU for its members. Now in an easy access format for when you're in the tractor cab, make sure you keep up-to-date with how the NFU is lobbying on your behalf.
In this week's NFU Talk podcast, NFU President Minette Batters discusses the regulatory position statement regarding Farming Rules for Water, meeting Lord Benyon to discuss the Environment Bill as well as a meeting with Defra Chief Scientific Advisor Gideon Henderson.
Each week Minette records a vlog from her farm in Wiltshire about the work of the NFU for its members. Now in an easy access format for when you're in the tractor cab, make sure you keep up-to-date with how the NFU is lobbying on your behalf.
This week you can hear NFU President Minette Batters discuss seed potatoes, how the NFU is keeping farming in the news and next week's #Farm24 which takes place on 5-6 August.
Each week Minette records a vlog from her farm in Wiltshire about the work of the NFU for its members. Now in an easy access format for when you're in the tractor cab, make sure you keep up-to-date with how the NFU is lobbying on your behalf.
This week hear all about NFU President Minette Batters' visit to Jeremy Clarkson's farm to talk about trade, agricultural policy, backing British farming and more. You can also hear about the NFU's work on livestock worrying, and why the public are certain that the countryside has positive impacts on mental health.
Each week Minette records a vlog from her farm in Wiltshire about the work of the NFU for its members. Now in an easy access format for when you're in the tractor cab, make sure you keep up-to-date with how the NFU is lobbying on your behalf.
This episode is a recording of a Live Event with NFU members recorded on Wednesday 16 December 2020. NFU Officeholders including NFU President Minette Batters along with NFU Director General Terry Jones reflect on 2020 and take questions from Members on a variety of issues.
Head of Food and Farming Phil Hambling unpicks the NFU's work in the supply chain focusing on the organisation's reaction to the Coronavirus pandemic, the dislocation of the market and the pressures of panic buying and loss of out of home eating.
Covering our conversations with retailers, government and the supply chain, listen to hear a true example of how the NFU represented all farmers and growers across the board.
First introduced in October 2019 but halted by the General Election in the following December, the Environment Bill aims to implement the Government's 25-year environment plan. But what does this mean for farmers?
In this week's edition, Kevin Pearce talks to the NFU's Director of Policy Dr Andrew Clark and Chief Environment Adviser Dr Diane Mitchell, as they dissect the Bill and look at its passage through Parliament and take a closer look at what the future could hold.
In this week's episode we talk to NFU President Minette Batters about the Government's announcement on future trade deals and food standards, and understand the story behind farming's one united voice that got us to where we are today.
Listen if you want to learn why the announcement is a landmark win for British agriculture and how the NFU has worked over the past two years to secure it.
Brought to you by the voice of British agriculture, the National Farmers Union, NFU Talk is a brand-new podcast which talks about the hot topics in farming.
In this episode, with so many questions around the Agriculture Bill vote and where we go next, we unpick all the with Nick von Westenholz, the NFU's Director of EU Exit.
Listen if you want to understand what happened on Monday, the latest on EU and UK discussions and what the NFU's calls are surrounding food standards following our one-million strong petition.