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Quote of the week
"We'll do our best to make sure we have safe loads, that we're not holding up the traffic too much, but this is a two-way thing. There needs to be a bit of understanding from everybody."
NFU President Tom Bradshaw
This week's highlights:
BBC News online discussed road safety risks during harvest season, including NFU President Tom Bradshaw’s comment that retaining road safety is a "two-way street" between the public and farmers. The article also quotes NFU Lincolnshire County Chair Henry Moreton and Yorkshire member Jason Butler.
Reporting on the government’s new food strategy, the Daily Express quoted NFU President Tom Bradshaw who warned that farm business confidence and profitability must rise to meet the strategy's outcomes.
Marking Farm Safety Week, Farmers Weekly and Farmers Guardian have covered the ATV safety campaign launched by the UK farming unions. NFU Deputy President David Exwood was quoted in a joint statement with the union Presidents giving key advice on how to stay safe when using ATVs.
The Express also reported on rural organisations urging the government to pause proposed telecoms reforms due to the unintended impacts on farmers and growers. The article references a letter co-signed by NFU Vice-president Rachel Hallos that was sent to Treasury Secretary Lord Livermore.
Tom is interviewed by Farmers Guardian on the draft Finance Bill
🗣️ ROYAL WELSH SHOW 🗣️@nfutweets president Tom Bradshaw at the @royalwelshshow today, "Legislation on IHT reform is expected this afternoon and when we have seen it we can propose amendments. Whatever thirst we have for a fight, we have to engage with backbench MPs and cause… pic.twitter.com/qlheNEolrT
— Farmers Guardian (@FarmersGuardian) July 21, 2025
Rachel responds to the Independent Water Commission report
Lincolnshire member Andrew Ward talks about wildfires and bowsers
Putting the spotlight on NFU members:
- The Financial Times interviewed NFU Lincolnshire member Colin Chappell discussing the impact of low river levels and drought on farmers' ability to produce food and protect wildlife.
- This week, Farming Today focused on wildfires, reporting on a fire at Lincolnshire member Andrew Ward’s farm. Lincolnshire Fire Services Group Manager Dan Moss explained how firefighters were able to tackle it using water bowsers adapters, developed in collaboration with the NFU.
Tell your story
If you've been affected by any of the issues covered in the news this week and want to share your story, contact our press and editorial teams.
Email: editorial@nfu.org.uk
Or contact our press team below:
Lucy Wood
NFU Press Officer