• The NFU marquee will be in its regular place beside the main ring at the Royal Bath & West Show from 1 to 4 June. We look forward to offering members the usual hospitality, with a complimentary light lunch being served each day from 12pm (donations for RABI). NFU President Meurig Raymond will be at the show on Thursday 2 June.
• There will be a packed programme of events at the Royal Cornwall Show. On Thursday 9 June there will bea crops talk with Mike Hambly, national crops board chairman and Guy Gagen, chief arable adviser, at 10am. At 11am there will be a dairy talk with Michael Oakes, national dairy board chairman and Sian Davies, chief dairy adviser. Then at 3pm there will be a chance to meet NFU Vice President Guy Smith at a strawberries and cream reception.
Friday 10 June features a livestock talk at 10am with a panel including Adam Quinney, chairman of AHDB Beef and Lamb and Charles Sercombe, national livestock board chairman. At 11.30am there’s a chance to meet Ruth Mason, chief food chain adviser and the day will be rounded off by the NFU/YFC panel debate at 4pm in the YFC Marquee. All events are in the NFU Marquee (stand 317) except where noted.
• NFU President Meurig Raymond will be attending the Three Counties Show on 17 June and the Let’s Talk Farming roadshow will be putting in its usual appearance alongside the NFU marquee, where refreshments will be available.