NFU Develops: See our 2025 agenda

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We're looking forward to seeing you at NFU Develops on 19-20 May, for a jam-packed agenda designed to empower you and your future in agriculture.

Day One

12:30 – Opening address

Vice-president Rachel Hallos, NFU


12:45 – Keynote address

Inspiring story of leadership and resilience.

Co-founder Ryan Jones, MBE, WONDER


14:15 – Networking break

14:45 – Panel discussion: Leading in today’s world

Chief Executive Nick Turner, NFU Mutual
Chief Executive Graham Wilkinson, AHDB
Vice-president Abi Reader, NFU Cymru

Chaired by: Director General Terry Jones, NFU 


15:30 – Meet the NFU teams

Shining a light on the breadth of activity undertaken by the NFU.

Teams across the NFU share details of the work they do to create a better future for our farming members


17:15 – Day One close

Vice-president Rachel Hallos, NFU


19:00 – Evening meal at Warwick Conferences with after-dinner keynote

President Tom Bradshaw, NFU

Day Two

9:00 – Opening address

Deputy President David Exwood, NFU


9:15 – ‘Proud to make a difference’ panel discussion

SYFAP and Livestock Board member Naomi Williams-Roberts
President Aled Jones, NFU Cymru
Head of Trade and Business Regulation Gail Soutar, NFU
Director of Agriculture and Sustainable Sourcing Phil Hambling, ABP UK

Facilitated by: Head of Member Experience Amelia Stratton, NFU


10:00 – Break

10:15 – Communicating with impact workshop

Delivered by Debate Mate.


12:15 – Lunch

13:15 – Panel discussion: Proud to make change happen

Head of FFE Fayza Benlamkadem, NFU
Head of External Affairs Liv Phoenix, NFU
National Dairy Board Chair Paul Tompkins, NFU
Head of Policy Dylan Morgan, NFU Cymru

Chaired by: Director of Policy Andrew Clark, NFU


14:00 – Inclusive leadership workshop: Proud to embrace difference

Founder Nick Skinner, Poppyfish People Development Limited


15:30 – Reflections and wrap up

Director of People Catherine Cooper, NFU


15:45 – Event ends

NFU Develops event


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