Derbyshire

County AGM

This will take place on 21 November at The Bentley Brook Inn, Fenny Bentley, Derbyshire, DE6 1LF from 7pm.

For more details and how to book place click here (log in to NFUOnline may be required)

Ashbourne, Bakewell, Buxton, Hope Valley & Matlock NFU Branches Annual Dinner

Starter: Roasted tomato & roasted red pepper soup (VE) (GFa)

Standard Main: Roasted sirloin of beef, maple-glazed carrot & parsnip, braised red cabbage, goose fat roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and homemade gravy (GFa)

Vegan Main: Wellington with maple-glazed carrot & parsnip, braised red cabbage, herb roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and plant based gravy (V)(VEa)

Dessert: Warm chocolate brownie, with salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream (V) (GFa).

Date

28 November 2024

Venue & Timings

7pm arrival for a 7.30pm seating at The Maynard, Grindleford

Cost

£40pp which includes two complimentary bottles of wine per table.

Dress Code

Formal but black tie is optional.

Booking

To book your place(s) please contact Toni Saxton on 01629 812481, or email [email protected] with numbers, menu choices and any dietary requirements.

You will be provided with payment options once you have booked. Payments must be received by 14 November.

NFU Midlands Younger Member Events

The next Midlands regional event will be on 5 December for more information and to register please click here

Farm for the Future – Royal Countryside Fund

Do you want help navigating agricultural policy changes including help with understanding ELMs and SFI (Sustainable Farming Incentive)?

If you’re an owner-occupied or tenant farm in England that received BPS, The Royal Countryside Fund’s Farm for the Future programme is in its final year, offering a last chance for free support which includes a 1-2-1 session with a consultant to talk about your farm.

Its online workshops can be joined from the comfort of your own home via Zoom to help you and your farm business navigate policy changes and become more resilient and sustainable.

To find out more and sign up to the online group, contact Christina Hutchings via email [email protected] or call 07715 353 546 or visit www.royalcountrysidefund.org.uk/farmforthefuture

South Derbyshire Council – UK Shared Prosperity Fund

This is the final year of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and South Derbyshire Council want to ensure that all businesses and community groups within South Derbyshire are made aware that grant funding is still available.

https://www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/news/2024/may/final-call-for-south-derbyshire-grant-applications

If anybody has any questions about eligibility, please contact the Council on 01283 595755 or email [email protected]

Be vigilant of scam callers

If you receive a call that looks like it is from NFU Headquarters and are unsure then please hang up, do not pass on any personal details.

You can contact NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458 to check if we are doing any calls or promotions.

Read our advice on how to deal with scam callers.

Call for Participants: Advancing Fairness in the UK Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Sector – University of Leicester

Are you into fresh fruit and or vegetable cultivation in the UK? University of Leicester are conducting a study on advancing fairness in fresh fruit and vegetable sector and would love to hear from you!

Participation in the study involves farmers who are into the cultivation of fresh fruits and vegetables in the UK and who are suppliers to large retailers in the UK.

All data collected will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and anonymity based on University of Leicester's guideline and used solely for academic purposes.

To participate or learn more, please Visit https://bit.ly/3L6VQTZ or contact Nike directly through [email protected].

Members support would be invaluable to the success of this research.

Questionnaire for pilot study - https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Ip8UzYPUFmq1UG9FIUnzVaHnAQRUG1V/view?usp=sharing

Ragwort – control & disposal

The NFU is reminding livestock farmers to remain vigilant to the risk of ragwort poisoning. Here's some advice on control and disposal.

Ragwort poses a real risk to animal health, with potentially fatal consequences if it is ingested by horses or livestock, either in its green or dried state. Left unchecked, a ragwort problem is likely to become worse, as the species is highly vigorous. A single specimen can produce up to 150,000 seeds with a germination rate of up to 70%.

For more advice on control and disposal click here

Join ForFarmers to #Feedyourcareer

For the Future of Farming is ForFarmers’ mission. We work side-by-side with our farmers, we know their businesses, their opportunities and their challenges. We sell feed, but we also provide expert advice. By offering the best feed solutions for each individual business, we ensure a higher return, healthier livestock and improved efficiency.

Timescales:

• October 2024 to December 2024 - Applications 
• January 2025 - Assessment Centres
• February 2025 - Job offers

For more information and how to apply click here

Branch AGM

Date

3 December 2024

Venue & Timings

8pm at The Crispin, Great Longstone.

Booking

To register your attendance please contact Toni at the branch office on 01629 812481 or email [email protected]

Branch AGM

Date

4 December 2024

Venue & Timings

8pm at The Yorkshire Bridge Hotel, Bamford.

Booking

Essential for catering purposes, please contact Toni on 01629 812481

Emergency First Aid at Work course

The Emergency First Aid at Work qualification is designed for individuals who wish to act as an emergency first aider in their workplace. Upon successful completion of this qualification, candidates will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give safe, prompt and effective first aid in emergency situations.

Previous attendees described this course as “a true full day and overview of all the first aid situations I would need to know about for my workplace. I learnt so much and brushed up my skills on CPR, wound dressing and other tips and tricks.”

Date

22 January 2025

Venue & Timings

09:15 to 16:30 at Bakewell Agricultural Centre, Bakewell

Booking

Places are limited so it is a first come first served basis. To reserve a place please email [email protected] or telephone 01629 812481 for more information.