May was a busy month for the NFU in Suffolk. We have had a successful run of shows including South Suffolk Show, Hadleigh Show, and finally Suffolk Show.
We had a fantastic couple of days at Suffolk Show. On the Wednesday we were joined by new NFU Director General, Sophie Throup, who is spending her first month in post meeting members out on the ground. Sophie used this opportunity to hear from members throughout Suffolk, discussing the issues they are facing, as well as what they want from their NFU. Also on the Wednesday, we held our first members reception, joint with Suffolk Young Farmers. Our stand was packed full for a glass of Pimms while we heard from NFU President Tom Bradshaw about the national work of the NFU. Throughout both days of the show we met with many stakeholders, including Defra, Jenny Riddell-Carpenter MP, Peter Prinsley MP, Jon Lacey Suffolk Fire Chief, Tim Passmore PCC, Sgt Chris Green, and so many more.
Thank you for everyone who came to see us, and I hope you had a wonderful show.
Focus now shifts to our pre-harvest health & safety training sessions. With more recent deaths and accidents on farm, it's so important that you and your team are reminded on the risks faced on a daily basis. Please secure your free space on these sessions.
I look forward to seeing you soon.