NFU Kent annual general meeting 2026 – register now

05 November 2026, 08:00 – 11:30

Astor Pavilion, Kent Event Centre, Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone, Kent ME14 3JF

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Find out how the NFU is delivering for members locally and nationally, influence future priorities, and connect with fellow farmers and growers at your annual county meeting.

You will also have the chance to elect county representatives for the NFU’s regional commodity boards covering livestock, dairy, combinable crops and poultry.

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Who should attend?

  • NFU members in Kent.
  • Farmers and growers.
  • Livestock, dairy, combinable crops and poultry members.
  • Anyone wanting to influence NFU policy and representation.

Why attend?

  • Hear updates on NFU activity and achievements.
  • Discuss key issues affecting your business.
  • Network with local members.
  • Vote in NFU’s regional commodity boards covering livestock, dairy, combinable crops and poultry.

What will be covered?

  • Welcome and introductions
  • NFU update: county, regional and national activity
  • Key challenges and opportunities for farming
  • Commodity board elections
  • Q&A session

Refreshments

Members will be served tea or coffee and breakfast rolls on arrival.

Meet the speaker

Tom Bradshaw

NFU President

Tom farms in partnership with his wife, Emily, and his parents in North Essex. Alongside a small owned farm they run a larger contract farming business growing a range of combinable crops across 950 hectares in North East Essex.

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County adviser for Kent

This page was first published on 24 August 2026.


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