Green Futures | 13 & 19 March
Green Futures, our annual joint online event with the CLA, is back for 2025 with two topical events.
This year's Green Futures will feature the latest updates for farmers relating to schemes, grants and policy changes.听
For more information and to register click here
The Big Farm Tea Break
Date
24 - 30 March 2025
Spring is the time of year on a farm when it seems everywhere you look there is a job waiting. Lambing, calving and tractor work all add to the pressure, it鈥檚 easy to feel there is no time to breathe.
Due to this pressure, we miss out on visits to the local shops, markets, Young Farmers or the pub. Those communities we are part of are still there and keen to always be there for you.
It鈥檚 amazing how stopping for a conversation puts everything into perspective for you and people around you.
So, during the Big Farm Tea Break, let鈥檚 all come together as a community.
Lynda and Andy wish they could have had the chance to say the right words at the right time.听 They can鈥檛 but you can.
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No one in the rural community should feel isolated or alone.
Farm for the Future 鈥� Royal Countryside Fund
Do you want help navigating agricultural policy changes including help with understanding ELMs and SFI (Sustainable Farming Incentive)?
If you鈥檙e an owner-occupied or tenant farm in England that received BPS, The Royal Countryside Fund鈥檚 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
Call for Participants: Advancing Fairness in the UK Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Sector 鈥� 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听听or contact Nike directly through听[email protected].
Members support would be invaluable to the success of this research.
Questionnaire for pilot study -
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FREE Health & Wellbeing Clinics
Warwickshire Rural Hub organises free farmer health and welfare events at Rugby Farmers鈥� Mart caf茅 attended by Parish Nursing Ministries, Vital Massage, Farming Community Network and RABI, plus other health charities.
Read more on the or contact Jane on [email protected] 听听These events are grant-funded by a local charitable trust for 2024.听 听
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鈥檚 cyber security.
With membership at the WMRCCU, you will receive regular tips and guidance on how to firm up your business鈥檚 cyber security.
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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鈥檚 injured livestock, wildlife or dogs killed as a consequence.
For more information contact [email protected] or visit听听
Fields of Opportunity for Local Farming Community (Free)
Are you part of the farming community in and around Alcester, Bidford and Studley.
The Rural Enterprise Development Hub are holding an event for rural businesses and farmers, offering informative and valuable guidance and free access to business resources and support tailored to our local rural and farming businesses.
Guest speakers:
- Leaf
- Warwickshire Rural Hub
- Addington Fund
- Wright Hassall solicitors
Date
17 March 2025
Venue & Timings
11am until 3pm at Minerva Mill Innovation Centre, Station Road, Alcester, B49 5ET
Booking
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