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.
Devon County Show: 21 to 23 May, Westpoint, Exeter
At 2.30pm on Thursday 21 May, there’s an opportunity to hear from NFU President Tom Bradshaw, with a sparkling Devon cream tea served from 2pm.
Then on 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.
They will give sheep farmers the confidence and ability to reinvest and maintain breeding capacity, whilst enhancing rural landscapes.
Bath & West Show: 28 to 30 May, The Showground, Shepton Mallet
NFU Livestock Board Chair David Barton will be speaking at a reception at 11am on Thursday 28 May.
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
There will be the usual packed programme of events including a special wine and cheese reception to celebrate the work of farmers, with the opportunity to sample produce from the Cornish
Gouda Company and Camel Valley wines.
There will also be a chance to enjoy some locally produced strawberries and cream at a reception attended by NFU President Tom Bradshaw.
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