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Seminar on Inheritance Tax Changes – understanding the latest updates to APR and BPR.

Wynniatt-Husey in conjunction with the NFU Mutual and Nigel Davis Solicitors will form a panel. They will explain the key updates to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) and how it may impact you. We will also explore the practical issues these changes could present and how best to prepare.

Guest speakers:

• Alan Durose, Managing Director of Wynniatt-Husey Ltd, Chartered Accountants
• Matthew Ellas, Solicitor and a Director of Nigel Davis Solicitors
• Neil Manton, NFU Mutual Financial Adviser

You will benefit from this seminar if you are:

• Farmer
• Member of a farming family
• Landowner
• Involved in the agricultural industry

Or if you are dealing with:

• Residency requirements
• Debt restrictions
• Family conflicts
• Capital Gains Tax
• Irreversible risk exposure
• Divorce related asset vulnerability

There will be four sessions, each covering the same content, so you only need to select the one you wish to attend.

20 June 2025:

• Session 1 – 2pm – 4pm
• Session 2 – 6pm – 8pm

2 July 2025:

• Session 3 – 2pm – 4pm
• Session 4 – 6pm – 8pm

All sessions will take place in the Boden Room at Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD

How to Register

You can reserve your place(s) by calling 01889 562028 or email: [email protected]

Proposed Weight Limit Change – Henhurst Hill, Burton on Trent - Consultation

Staffordshire County Council is proposing to change the weight limit to 7.5 tonne along B5017, Henhurst Hill, Burton on Trent.

The proposed weight limit is part of a highway improvement scheme.

Currently they are not proposing to have an agricultural exemption, therefore any agricultural loads over 7.5 tonne which do not start from within the zone will not be able to travel on this route.Ìý

The consultation process is now open, if you will be affected, please follow the attached link to put your view forward.Ìý To view the consultation please click , more information on the scheme please go to Staffordshire County council Highways pages.

It is important that the voice of the farming community is heard.Ìý

The consultation closes on the 7 July 2025.

Farmer perceptions of police resourcing and training in response to farm crime.

Andrew Corner is a PhD student at Harper Adams University studying the relationship between police and farmers within England and Wales.

As part of the study, he is asking farmers to take part in an online survey which you can view . If you would like to take part, please do so before 1 July 2025.

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.
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Register to become a member (for free) today atÌý

RABI – Return to School Grants 2025

Phase 1 opens – 16 June 2025 at 9am

Phase 2 opens – 30 June 2025 at 9am

As the new school year approaches, RABI is committed to helping thousands of school-aged children (4–16 years old) start September confident, equipped and ready to thrive. Grants ofÌý£200 per school-aged child (4–16 years old)Ìýare available, providing vital assistance to ease the financial burden and ensure every child has what they need to succeed.

This year, there are 5,000 grants available in total, split across two phases – 2,500 in Phase 1 (Monday 16 June) and 2,500 in Phase 2 (opening Monday 30 June). To ensure your application is processed in the most efficient manner,Ìýwe strongly encourage families have their key information ready as soon as the applications open.

For more information, please click

Staffordshire RABI Race Night (chargeable)

An evening filled with excitement and entertainment

Date

17 October 2025

Venue & Timings

7pm at Ingestre Suite, Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, ST18 0BD (first race is at 7.30pm)

Cost

£20pp to include a main course, bring your own pudding, spoons and bowls if you wish.

How to Book

Please contact Mike or Daisy Shelley on 01889 505292 (please advise of dietary requirements when booking)

Staffordshire FCN Farmers Ball (chargeable)

Celebrating 30 years of 'walking with farmers' - all proceeds to the Farming Community Network.

Live music from Sound Party, guest speakers Lynda & Andy Eadon, raffle and auction.

Dress code black tie/dress to impress

Date

1 November 2025

Venue & Timings

7pm - 7.30pm at Ingestre Suite, Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, ST18 0BDÌý

Cost

£52ppÌý

How to Book

Please contact Meg Elliott on 07967 007049 or Julia Taylor on 07841 422706

Are there differences in colostrum quality between UK dairy breeds

Megan Edwards is in her final year as a master’s student at Aberystwyth University.

As part of her end of year dissertation, she is investigating the following title: Are there differences in colostrum quality between UK dairy breeds?

In order to obtain research for this title, she is naturally trying to collect data representing a wide range of dairy breeds from across the UK.

If you would like to take part in the research, please click (completion takes around 15 minutes)