This was very humbling indeed to see. I know the fire service have been thankful fir your assistance.
We will be meeting with Warwickshire Fire Service in October to discuss adaptors more formerly and how we can work together in the future. One of the subjects is adaptors for all fire engines to carry to enable to connect on farm. This summer has highlighted how important it is to communicate with neighbours and keeping a look out
MP visit
We held an MP visit with Matt Western (Leamington & Warwick) out on an arable farm in his constituency to talk through the challenges this summer has brought to members.
We discussed the international conflicts that continue to disrupt supply chains and driving up prices of oil, gas and fertiliser, which are all major cost inputs in Agri-businesses. This was all compounded by a severe drought this summer which has significantly affected crop yields, not to mention a record six-week early harvest date compared to previous years.
This visit gave the MP first-hand experience of this year’s harvest challenges and now the challenging questions of next year’s crop.
Short term loan campaign
The NFU is launching a campaign to amplify its ask to government for short term crisis loans for farmers and growers.
Farming organisations have warned that without immediate action, next year’s food production and the future of the next generation of farmers are at risk.
This follows the hottest summer on record resulting in drought conditions across the country and an unprecedented bluetongue outbreak affecting livestock and dairy farmers, as well as geopolitical uncertainties.
We are calling on the government to provide short-term loans and introduce a fallen stock scheme, to enable farmers and growers to recover and plan next year’s production.
Without these loans some members will struggle to plant next year’s crops or sadly replace animals lost to the bluetongue disease.
Please add your support to this campaign and share the hand raiser with your contacts The aim is to gain support that can then be woven into our autumn political messaging enabling us to highlight the level of public support to strengthen our asks adding weight to our case.
Back British Farming Day Events in Warwickshire
We headed to Shire Hall on 8 September with a gazebo and a tractor engaging with district and county councillors and seeking their support. We also held a similar event on 9 September in Atherstone town square, again do join us if you can.
Rodenticide training
I will be hosting another Rodenticide test if you are interested or still need to organise a new certificate. This will be on 27 October at Stoneleigh in the Warwickshire room. Please contact Midlands admin on 02476 939402.
Until the next time, stay safe!
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