The Government’s consultation paper, on a future agricultural policy post Brexit, is arguably the most significant report in decades and will have an impact on the industry’s future for generations to come.
As it prepares its response, the NFU is holding six meetings in the region to brief members and to give them an opportunity to have their say.
NFU Regional Director Robert Sheasby said: “As Environment Secretary Michael Gove has said, these proposals mark the start of a conversation, not a conclusion.
“It’s vital for farmers, the countryside and the public that we make the right decisions now - decisions that will shape the future of food production and environmental protection outside of the European Union for many years to come.
“I would urge NFU members to come along to one of these meetings. We want each and every to have the opportunity to have their say on this very significant consultation, so that together the voice of farming and its interests are heard loud and clear by Government and Parliament.”
The consultation paper sets out potential strategies for agricultural policy after the country splits from the EU and what will replace the Common Agricultural Policy.
Six meetings have been arranged across the region, all running from 8am to 10am, with members of the NFU’s Brexit team leading the discussions. The dates and venues are:
Monday 16 April
- Forest of Marston Vale, The Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford MK43 0PR
Tuesday 17 April
- The Oliver Cromwell Hotel, 97 High Street, March, Cambs PE15 9LH
Wednesday 18 April
- Cedars Hotel, Needham Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 2AJ
- Wodson Park Sports & Social Centre, Westmill Road, Ware, Herts SG12 0UQ
Thursday 19 April
- Barnham Broom Hotel, Honingham Road, Barnham Broom, Norwich, Norfolk NR9 4DD
- Writtle College, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 3RR
NFU members should call 01638 672100 or email to book.