This week NFU President Tom Bradshaw updates on a recent meeting with Labour peer Lord Rooker on biosecurity, and gives his thoughts on the current international trade situation and a possible trade deal with the US.
There’s also an introduction from newly elected NFU Sugar Board chair Kit Papworth, along with an update of other ministerial conversations that happened over the past few days.
Weekly look ahead
Week commencing 7 April 2025
Your NFU officeholders, board members and policy staff make sure they represent your needs every day.
Monday 7 March
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NFU chief sustainable supply chains advisor Alex Stevens and NFU net zero policy delivery manager Kate Bannister are hosting a School of Sustainable Food & Farming partnership meeting at NFU HQ Stoneleigh.
Tuesday 8 April
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National Policy Forum is being held at NFU HQ Stoneleigh.
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The NFU food business unit and livestock teams are meeting with Asda.
Wednesday 9 April
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NFU Deputy President David Exwood is hosting a webinar with the RPA (Rural Payments Agency) customer director Marie Hardeman.
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NFU chief renewable energy advisor Jonathan Scurlock is speaking about opportunities for small-scale biogas plants at the ‘On-Farm AD Summit’ at Askham Bryan College.
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The NFU is attending a roundtable with Andrew Griffith MP (Conservative, Arundel and South Downs).
- The NFU is meeting with the Minister for Roads, Lilian Greenwood MP (Labour, Nottingham South).
