In this week’s vlog, amid the sweltering heat and political unrest, President Tom Bradshaw reflects on Defra’s new 25-year Farming Roadmap and the importance of working with government on the adaptation agenda for the future to build a resilient food system.
Vice-president Robyn Munt updates on discussions with farmers from across Europe in Brussels and the NFU’s response to Efra’s call for evidence on the future of the uplands – a future that must involve a greater partnership between government and hill farmers.
Finally, Combinable Crops Board Chair Jamie Burrows talks about the launch of the 2026 Your Harvest campaign and the importance of raising awareness among the public of the hard work of farmers and the pressures they are facing.
