In this week’s vlog, NFU President Tom Bradshaw discusses officeholder engagement both at the highest levels of government and across the airwaves for BBC Farmwatch – in good company alongside NFU members from up and down the country.
Deputy President Paul Tompkins reminds members to lean on NFU channels and the Defra website to keep up to date following the announcement that parts of the country have moved into drought status – see our five immediate actions to build water resilience. He also discusses securing PSPOs to help prevent wildfire.
Finally, Paul urges farmers who have been approached by APHA for the recovery of historic payments of bTB compensation to reach out to NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458.
With 50% of the budget allocated in less than 24 hours, Vice-president Robyn Munt urges members to apply for the capital grants scheme before it closes and talks about engagement with Farming Minister Stephen Morgan across the week.
Tom also touches on the NFU’s stance on taxation, the potential consequences for the domestic market of an EU ban on products of animal origin from Brazil, including beef, and gives an update on bluetongue.
