Warwickshire

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

Help the Victims' Commissioner Amplify the Victims Survey for England and Wales 2024

Each year, the Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, Baroness Newlove, carries out an annual Victim Survey – a unique opportunity for victims of crime to share their experiences and perceptions of the criminal justice system. 

This year, TONIC, a social research organisation specialising in criminal justice research, has been contracted by the Victims’ Commissioner to carry out the survey. 

The survey runs from until 31 December 2024

To take part in the survey which is around 15 mins to complete please click here (Please ensure you read the main page before taking part in the survey which starts by clicking the NEXT button at the bottom of the page.)

Grand Union Canal Transfer (GUC) – launch of public consultation

The first public consultation for the Grand Union Canal Transfer has started. This is a vital new scheme to move water from the Midlands to the Southeast using the existing canal network. It will use a combination of new pipelines, water treatment plants and other infrastructure, as well as the canals themselves to transfer water from one region to another.

It’s a joint scheme between two water companies, Severn Trent and Affinity Water, and the Canal & River Trust charity who are the owner and navigation authority of the canals in England and Wales.

Consulting with our communities is a central part of the planning process and we encourage people to share their thoughts and opinions on this ambitious and transformative project. These comments will help us understand the local area, and any potential impacts our proposals may have on the community and the environment. 

More information about the scheme, and how to take part in the consultation can be found on our website: www.guctransfer.co.uk

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

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

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.

FREE Health & Wellbeing Clinics

Warwickshire Rural Hub organises free farmer health and welfare events at Rugby Farmers’ Mart café attended by Parish Nursing Ministries, Vital Massage, Farming Community Network and RABI, plus other health charities.

Remaining date for 2024 is:

• 2 December

Read more on the Rural Hub website or contact Jane on [email protected]   These events are grant-funded by a local charitable trust for 2024.   

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

Warwickshire Police - Operation Recall

This is a national initiative with the Police, National Rural Crime Unit, NFU, National Sheep Association, CLA, Nature Watch Foundation and RSPCA, who have come together to raise awareness with regards to livestock worrying.

The aim is to drastically reduce the number of incidents where animals suffer, whether that’s injured livestock, wildlife or dogs killed as a consequence.

For more information contact [email protected] or visit Warwickshire Rural Watch – Closing the gate on rural crime 

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

Warwickshire RABI Farmhouse Breakfast   

Date

4 February 2025

Venue & Timings

Breakfast served between 9am and 12 noon at Wetherley Manor, Rugby Road, Weston under Wetherley, CV33 9DD  

Bookings

To book a slot please contact Rose Grindal on 02476 612629 or email [email protected]

Valentine's Ball (chargeable)

Date

14 February 2025

Venue & Timings

6pm for 6.30pm at The Alveston Manor Hotel, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 7HP

Cost

£60pp (tables up to 10)

Dress Code

Black tie

Booking

Contact Amanda Baylis at [email protected] or Anneli Cowper at [email protected]