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County AGM

This will take place on 5 December at Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD from 7pm.

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

NFU Midlands Younger Member Events

The next Midlands regional event will be on 5 December for more information and to register please click here

Join ForFarmers to #Feedyourcareer

For the Future of FarmingÌýis 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 toÌýDecember 2024 - ApplicationsÌý
• January 2025 - Assessment Centres
• February 2025 - Job offers

For more information and how to apply click

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

Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey

This is one of the most important times for businesses across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire to complete the Quarterly Economic Survey (QES). The information you provide will have help to shape and influence current policy thinking as the data is shared with the British Chambers of Commerce, Government departments including HM Treasury and the Cabinet officer as well as the Bank of England.

The Chamber of Commerce are keen to hear from firms of all shapes and sizes (starts ups, sole traders, SMEs, medium sized and large corporations) as it will help create an accurate picture of the current business landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned Director or relatively new to your company, please spare just a few minutes to fill in the survey.

They understand your time is precious, even more so now, so thank you to all those who complete the survey.

The link to the survey is -

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.

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

Branch AGM

Our guest speakers are:
• Johnathan Partridge, NFU Mutual Financial Advisor
• Penny Wheat, silversmith, author and prison chaplain

Date

19 November 2024Ìý

Venue & Timings

7.30pm for a 7.45pm start at The George and Dragon, Meaford, Stone, ST15 0PX

For further details please contact the branch on 01785 817470 or 01538 752284

Branch Christmas Party

Date

12 December 2024

Venue & Timings

TBC

For further information call Claire Preston on 01785 817470

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 VisitÌýÌýor contact Nike directly throughÌý[email protected].

Members support would be invaluable to the success of this research.

Questionnaire for pilot study -

Boost your dissertation with NFU sponsorship

Every year, the NFU food business unit sponsors one final year university student's dissertation project relating to the UK's supply chain.Ìý

How can you apply for the NFU’s dissertation sponsorship award?

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈËwould like to sponsor you if your dissertation is linked to any of the following topics:

• British food retailers
• hospitality and public sector supply chain
• UK food brands, manufacturers, or processors
• the sustainable supply chain, or
• supply chain collaboration or engagement.

If successful, you will receive £150, and gain access to a range of industry contacts.

To learn more about the NFU sponsorship and how to apply click here

Closes Sunday 10 November

Branch AGM

Guest speaker Jack Bobo, Director of the University of Nottingham Food Systems Institute and Sally McMahon from Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.

Date

25 November 2024Ìý

Venue & Timings

meal served at 7pm before the meeting starts at 7.30pm - Darnford Moor Golf Club, Darnford Lane, Lichfield, WS14 9JG

For further details please contact the branch on 01543 271378

Branch AGM

Guest speaker is Neeve McGinty, NFU External Affairs Manager who will be discussing her work lobbying for British farming and collaborating with the new government.

Date

26 November 2024

Venue & Timings

7.30pm at Hanbury Village Hall, Hanbury, DE13 8TFÌý

Booking

Please register your attendance on 01889 562465