Staffordshire

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.

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

Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey

This is one of the most important times for businesses across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire to complete the Quarterly Economic Survey (QES). The information you provide will have help to shape and influence current policy thinking as the data is shared with the British Chambers of Commerce, Government departments including HM Treasury and the Cabinet officer as well as the Bank of England.

The Chamber of Commerce are keen to hear from firms of all shapes and sizes (starts ups, sole traders, SMEs, medium sized and large corporations) as it will help create an accurate picture of the current business landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned Director or relatively new to your company, please spare just a few minutes to fill in the survey.

They understand your time is precious, even more so now, so thank you to all those who complete the survey.

The link to the survey is - https://forms.office.com/e/f7qDumd78L

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.

Cyber Crime

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.
 

Register to become a member (for free) today at www.wmcrc.co.uk/membership

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

FCN Pie & Pea Supper (chargeable)

Farmers and their families are invited to this event which includes cake and a raffle.

Guest speaker: Tim Parton, we are delighted that Tim, world renowned regenerative farmer and Farmers Weekly contributor, will be joining us.

Date

24 January 2025

Venue & Timings

Arrival 7pm for a 7.30pm start with supper at Bradley House, Bradley Street, Uttoxeter, ST14 7QA

Cost

£5pp

Booking

To register for a place(s) please contact Julia Taylor on 07841 422706 or email: [email protected] or alternatively you can call the Uttoxeter office on 01889 562465

Registered Charity No 1095919

This event is kindly sponsored by Uttoxeter, Abbots Bromley & Burton on Trent NFU.

RABI Annual Dinner (chargeable)

Includes a promise auction and raffle.

Dress code: Smart dress

Date

13 March 2025

Venue & Timings

Arrival for 6.45pm for 7.15pm at Ingestre Suite, Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0PD

Cost

£50pp** (tables of 10) to include a three-course meal (please inform of any dietary requirements when booking)

Booking

To book please contact Joan Bennett on 07971 351712 or email [email protected]

** non-refundable and payments required by BACS