Following September’s SFI application difficulties, I worked with group secretaries to contact all Nottinghamshire MPs, bringing members’ experiences directly to their attention.
Our roundtable with Jo White MP on 16 October will provide a further opportunity to discuss SFI and wider farming concerns.
In September, members met in the north of the county met with NFU Deputy President Paul Tompkins, NFU Director Genreal Sophie Throup and NFU Water Specialist Mark Betson for an update on NFU water policy activity, with a focus on working with wider stakeholders including Notts WAG.
We also continue to press for a stronger response to rural crime and fly-tipping. Please keep sharing your experiences with me and your group secretary to help strengthen our representations.
Our autumn programme offers opportunities to hear updates, raise concerns and meet fellow members.
Please particularly save 25 November for our combined branch and county AGM. Thank you for your continued support — I look forward to seeing you soon.
Save the dates
- 16 October - Jo White MP roundtable | 10.30am | Low Street, Torworth DN22 8NX
- 20 October - Membership Talks | 7pm | Online
- 21 October - North Sea Camp Prison visit | 10am | Freiston, Boston
- 22 October - Nottinghamshire YFC 80th AGM | 7.30pm | Newark Showground
- 4 November - Nottinghamshire Virtual County Meeting
- 17 November - Membership Talks | 7pm | Online
- 25 November - Nottinghamshire Combined Branch & County AGM – Kelham House, Newark
- 9 December - Nottinghamshire County Meeting & Christmas Social | 7pm | Venue TBC
- 14 December - Nottinghamshire RABI Carol Service
- 15 December - Membership Talks | 7pm | Online
- 19 January - Membership Talks | 7pm | Online
- 20 January - Nottinghamshire County Meeting | 7pm | Online
Whether it’s joining us for a meeting, attending one of our socials, raising an issue affecting your business or simply catching up with the NFU team at one of the county’s agricultural events, I hope members will get involved.
Please save the dates, keep an eye out for further details and booking information, and I look forward to seeing many of you over the autumn.