Kilnsey Show was a fantastic way to round off the county show season, bringing together farmers, local businesses and members of the rural community for another well-supported event.
It was great to catch up with familiar faces and meet plenty of new people throughout the day. There was lots of interest at the stand, leading to valuable conversations about the opportunities and challenges currently facing farming businesses across the area.
As always, Kilnsey highlighted everything that makes Yorkshire agriculture such a strong and vibrant sector. The show provided a great opportunity to strengthen existing relationships, make new connections and promote the support available to farmers and rural businesses. As the final county show of the season, it was a fitting end to a busy summer of events. Thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat and to all those involved in making the show such a success.
Yorkshire West Riding SFI meeting
Join us for an update on the latest developments in the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes, with a particular focus on the anticipated SFI 2026 Round 2 application window.
The meeting will take place on Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 7pm at Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield, Lindley Moor Road, Ainley Top, Huddersfield, HD3 3RH.
Abigail Teward, Environment and Land Use Adviser, will provide an overview of recent policy developments, what these changes could mean for your farming business, and the key points to consider if you are planning to apply when the application window opens in September.
This meeting will be an opportunity to hear the latest information, gain practical insights and ask questions about the future of agri-environment schemes and how they may fit into your business plans.
To book your place, please register via the email invitation or contact the NFU North Office.
Looking ahead to the Yorkshire West Riding AGM
We are also looking forward to the Yorkshire West Riding AGM on Thursday 26 November, with arrival from 12.00pm for a 12.30pm start at Harrogate Cricket Club.
This year's guest speaker will be NFU Vice-president Robyn Munt, who will provide an update on key issues affecting the industry and the work being undertaken on behalf of members.
The AGM is open to all members and provides a great opportunity to reflect on the past year, take part in a Q&A session with the Chair and officeholders, and catch up with fellow members over lunch.
Keep an eye on your inbox for your email invitation and registration details. We look forward to seeing you there.