In this week’s vlog, NFU President Tom Bradshaw unpacks the full gravity of the term ‘cash flow crisis’ and shares how the NFU is urgently asking government to take action to ensure future food production.
Tom also reports back after speaking with members at a series of bluetongue events where he heard about the devastation the disease is causing. Affected members told him they wanted to call on other farmers to vaccinate their animals to avoid the disease. Tom is urging all members not to hesitate in booking vaccinations with their vets.
Meanwhile, Tom continues to address the disparity between the UK’s food standards and those of imports with government in light of the recent salmonella outbreak and the threat posed by Brazilian meat imports.
This all follows his meeting with the Prime Minister and Farming Minister where he represented you, alongside other members, highlighting the current fragility in our food supply and the need for government to provide both short-term and strategic support amid the drought and bluetongue crises impacting members today.
