Welcome to the Staffordshire county page - the place for members to discover what's happening where you are with branch activity, meetings and a whole host of events.
Impacts of Flooding & Drought
The impacts of flooding and drought on farmers mental health as an evidence gap that needs filling.
Whilst there is evidence in other countries that floods and droughts have an impact on the mental health of the agricultural community, there is a gap in knowledge for the UK. The NFU is promoting this UKHSA (UK Health Security Agency) survey on flooding and drought impacts on mental health of farmers in England because the results will fill this important evidence gap and add weight to the NFU’s lobbying on flooding and water resources. The survey, available here, takes 15-20 minutes, is anonymous (unless you decide otherwise) and is open until 28 February 2025
NFU Midlands Younger Member Events
The next Midlands regional event will be on 5 March 2025 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.
The Midlands NFU held an online member meeting with WMRCCU in autumn 2023, the opportunity to register with them is still available, this is aimed to improve your business’s cyber security.
With membership at the WMRCCU, you will receive regular tips and guidance on how to firm up your business’s cyber security.
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.
National Shire Horse Show 2025 – NFU Ticket Offer.
Shire horses will be put through their paces over three days of competition in various classes giving horse lovers a unique insight into the gentle giants of the horse world.
A spectacular weekend of family fun including: National Championships, Ridden Shire Horse Classes, Daily Grand Parade, Training and Education Lecture Theatre, Children’s play area including farm animals, Farriery Demonstrations, Access to stables, Agricultural classes.
Date
7 March – 9 March 2025
Venue & Timings
7.30am -6.30pm at Bingley Hall, Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD
Booking
Advance tickets only 20% off for members with the code NFU20
Public meeting for members of the Needwood and Bagot Wards only.
Ben Adams, Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner, along with SCC County Councillor Julia Jessel and a Detective Sargeant from Burton Police Station will be available on the evening to answer your questions.
Rural crime and the lack of a police presence in Barton and surrounding areas is a key issue for the parishioners.
NFU have been encouraged to get as many farmers to attend as possible to raise any questions they may have.
Date
20 March 2025
Venue & Timings
From 7pm until 9pm at John Taylor High School, Barton under Needwood.
Abbots Bromley, Uttoxeter & Burton on Trent Branches have the following member event:
Financial Planning Seminar (free)
The seminar will be led by NFU Mutual Financial Advisor Jonathan Partridge, who has vast experience advising Farmers on inheritance tax and pension planning, in maximising the available tax reliefs and avoiding the pitfalls.
Date
12 March 2025
Venue & Timings
Arrival at 11.30am with Buffet Lunch served from 11.45am at Bradley House, 28 Bradley Street, Uttoxeter ST14 7QA
Bookings
Please confirm your attendance by 7th March by calling 01889 562465 or email [email protected]. Please let us know of any dietary requirements
Event details
Start Date
12 December 2024 at 12:00
End Date
11 December 2025 at 12:00
Location
Various locations and times
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