Watch now: Your weekly vlog from the NFU President

20 February 2026

Hear how your top team has been working on your behalf in the latest vlog from the NFU President.

In this week’s vlog, your officeholder team looks ahead to NFU Conference, with the chance for members to submit their questions in advance and to watch Conference live online if they are unable to attend in person.

NFU President Tom Bradshaw also discusses his meeting with Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss about the emerging TB strategy.

NFU Livestock Board Chair David Barton urges members to respond to Defra’s lamb castration and tail docking consultation by completing the NFU’s simple survey.

With the news that the NFU has secured continued agricultural exemptions from the Carriage of Dangerous Goods regulations, NFU Deputy President David Exwood highlights the real-world impact that this win has on the everyday lives of members. He also gives insight into the latest roundtable with banking experts. 

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This page was first published on 09 February 2024. It was updated on 20 February 2026.