We would be delighted to see members on the NFU stand at any of the shows, where regional staff, group secretaries and representatives from NFU panel firms will be on hand to answer queries and offer advice.
Do come and join us for light refreshments and a chat – we look forward to welcoming you.
Devon County Show: 21 to 23 May, Westpoint, Exeter
Thursday 21 May at 2.30pm:
Sparkling strawberries and cream reception with NFU President Tom Bradshaw. Tom will give us an insight into all the work the NFU is doing on behalf of members. There will also be a question and answer session. Reception kindly sponsored by panel firm Birketts.
Friday 22 May at 12.30pm:
Livestock Board Chair David Barton and the national livestock team will be joining us to launch the NFU’s sheep policy asks. Come along to find out more about the board’s policy priorities for the sector, covering animal health and welfare, policy frameworks, supply chain dynamics, trade, and sustainability, climate, and environment.
Bath & West Show: 28 to 30 May, The Showground, Shepton Mallet
Thursday 28 May at 2pm:
Reception with NFU Livestock Board Chair David Barton. David will provide an update on the work of the board and we will be serving local apple juice and cider kindly donated by Orchard Park Farms.
Avon & Somerset Police rural crime team are running a farm crime prevention ‘drop in’ session from 12pm to 1.30pm on 28 May and 10am to 11.30am on 29 May.
Legal panel firm Clarke Willmott will be available from 1.30pm to 3pm on 28 May and 11.30am to 1pm on 29 May.
Royal Cornwall Show: 4 to 6 June, The Showground, Wadebridge
During the three days your group secretaries, NFU advisers and representatives from panel firm Birketts, NFU Energy and Acorus Planning and Design (Friday only) will be on stand to offer advice.
Thursday 4 June at 3pm: NFU President’s reception
Cornwall NFU County Chair Ashley Jones invites you to join us for a strawberries and cream reception with NFU President Tom Bradshaw. Tom will bring us up to date with all the work the NFU is doing on behalf of members and there will be the opportunity to ask questions.
NFU panel firm Birketts have kindly sponsored the wine, which will be supplied by Camel Valley.
Friday 5 June at 11am: Panel session with Harper Adams University and the School of Sustainable Food and Farming
Join us on stand for a discussion about food production and nature friendly farming, with an opportunity to ask questions of the panel.
Friday 5 June at 3pm: A taste of Cornwall: Celebrating our farmers and producers
A special wine and cheese reception as we raise a glass to hardworking Cornish farmers and the incredible local produce they bring to our tables.
Enjoy award-winning cheeses from the Cornish Gouda Company paired with exquisite wines from Camel Valley, whilst hearing from the businesses themselves about the passion, stories, and dedication behind their products.
Three Counties Show: 12 to 14 June, Malvern Showground
The NFU marquee will be in its usual position near the main show ring.
NFU President Tom Bradshaw and Vice-president Robyn Munt will be at the show on 12 June.
There will also be a reception celebrating Gloucestershire produce.
Further details of activities at the Isle of Wight, New Forest and Hants, Bucks and Dorset County shows will be
announced in due course