Winter barley is already being cut on several farms, with oilseed rape and other crops expected to follow earlier than usual.
While the conditions have provided an excellent opportunity for timely fieldwork, the continued lack of meaningful rainfall is becoming an increasing concern.
South Lincolnshire is home to some of the country’s most productive and high-value agricultural businesses, with vegetables, ornamentals, potatoes, sugar beet and combinable crops forming the backbone of our local farming economy.
As irrigation demand increases and growers carefully manage water resources, the season serves as another reminder of the importance of resilient farm businesses and policies that support sustainable food production in an increasingly unpredictable climate.
Save the date: Holland (Lincs) Branch and County AGM
Please save the date for the combined branch and county annual general meeting, taking place on Wednesday, 18 November, from 5.30pm, at Ye Olde Red Lion, Bicker, PE20 3EF.
The AGM is an opportunity to reflect on the past year’s activity, receive updates on NFU work across the county, elect branch and county officeholders, and discuss the priorities that will shape our work over the coming year.
Hot food and refreshments will be available on the evening and I hope as many members as possible will be able to join us. Further details and booking information will be circulated in due course.
NFU Member Advice Clinic – Spalding Branch
Thursday 23 July, 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Spalding Branch members are invited to book a 30-minute one-to-one appointment with their chosen adviser at our upcoming NFU Member Advice Clinic.
Appointments are available with:
- Richard Wordsworth, senior adviser, support schemes, NFU
- Carl Holmes, partner at Wilkin Chapman Rollits, specialising in commercial and contractual disputes, litigation, and legal advice for farming businesses
This is an excellent opportunity to discuss individual business queries and receive expert advice tailored to your circumstances.
Please book directly with the Spalding branch Telephone: 01775 765579 or email: [email protected]
Keeping your membership up to date
A reminder that I am always happy to help members keep their NFU membership records up to date.
Whether you need to update your organisation’s details, send membership invoices to accounts contact, add family members or colleagues to your membership, or review your communication preferences to ensure you’re receiving the most relevant sector updates, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
You can contact me at [email protected] / 07587 037035.