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.
Review of Cannock Chase National Landscape (AONB) Management Plan
Cannock Chase National Landscape (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) is one of England’s finest landscapes and protected by law.
The Cannock Chase National Landscape Partnership is responsible for ensuring that the natural beauty of the Chase is conserved and enhanced. The way in which we look after Cannock Chase is set out in our Management Plan. This statutory document defines what makes Cannock Chase special, identifies the key issues facing this special place, and sets out our vision and priorities for conserving and enhancing its natural beauty for the next 5 years. It also describes the actions that we will take to deliver the vision, working in partnership with local communities and organisations.
For more information please click here (deadline is 27 January 2025)
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.
Farmers from across the UK will stage a National Day of Unity in January as pressure builds on the government to halt the controversial family farm tax that will devastate family farms across the country.
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.
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)
Guest speaker is British former motorcycle racer, heavy vehicle mechanic and television presenter, Guy Martin
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 0BD
Cost
£50pp** (tables of 10) to include a three-course meal (please inform of any dietary requirements when booking)
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