Warwickshire

County AGM

This will take place on 25 November at NFU Conference Centre, HQ, Agriculture House, Stoneleigh Park, CV8 2TZ from 7pm.

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

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

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

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

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

Branch AGM

Our speaker is from H L Barnes & Son, Accountants in Stratford who will be attending the meeting. Who will give an informal chat on the Budget and answer some questions.

Date

18 November 2024

Venue & Timings

7.30pm at The George at Brailes, OX15 5HN 

For further information please contact Sharon Barnes on 02476 418373 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]