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Your Nottinghamshire county NFU update

Gabriella Gregory

Gabriella Gregory

HOLLAND (LINCS) & NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY ADVISER

This month we have been working on safeguarding water quality in Nottinghamshire

Water quality is a vital issue in Nottinghamshire, impacting farming, wildlife, and communities.

Our rivers, streams and groundwater face pressures from pollution, nutrient run-off and changing weather patterns.

Farmers are at the forefront of protection, using precision fertiliser application, cover crops, buffer strips, and wetland restoration to filter run-off. Many also invest in rainwater harvesting and improved slurry storage.

I have been advocating for our members about the efforts that are made to working groups this month and local community groups. »Ê¼Ò»ªÈËsupports these efforts through training, on-farm advice, and lobbying for fair, evidence-based regulation.

We're also working with a number of stakeholders and catchment partnerships to deliver practical solutions, ensuring Nottinghamshire’s water remains clean, healthy, and sustainable alongside productive farming.

Event

Newark NFU branch meeting with Robert Jenrick MP

NFU Newark & Robert Jenrick, MP are delighted to invite farmers to a Farming Summit - 12:30pm, 24 October at Dunstall Lodge Farm, Grassthorpe Road, Sutton on Trent, Newark, NG23 6QX.

An opportunity to connect with policy advisors and local councillors to share insights and discuss the future of farming within our county.

To register your attendance please email: [email protected] or you can call the branch on 01636 705663.

Start date

24 October 2025 at 12:30pm

End date

24 October 2025 at 1:30pm

Local news

Worksop Young Farmers raffle prize donation

It is that time of year again when the club are trying their utmost to secure raffle prizes for their 2025 harvest ball in October.

Worksop Young Farmers, part of Nottinghamshire YFC, is a rural youth organisation for anyone aged between 10 and 30 years, offering opportunities for young people in rural areas to enjoy sports, make new friends, socialise, get involved with event planning and gain new skills. This combined with the opportunity to travel the world, compete nationally and be a decision maker means Young Farmers is the perfect organisation for any young person to develop their career within the agricultural industry.

Any donations that could be given towards the club’s event would be greatly appreciated.

If you can help, please get in touch with Lauren Millington, Worksop YFC secretary, on 07759 916201 or [email protected]
 

Event

Midlands Seasonal Poultry Producers Meeting

Join fellow seasonal poultry producers on 23 September at 5pm to discuss marketing and other topics prior to the festive season. All seasonal poultry producers are invited.

For more details visit link

Start date

23 September 2025 at 5:00pm

End date

23 September 2025 at 8:00pm

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Event

Southwell Ploughing Match and Show 2025

This year’s show will take place on Saturday, 27 September, gates open at 8am at Farnsfield, NG22 8HP.

Come along and enjoy a fabulous day out with trailer rides, horse ploughing, livestock and produce, steam engines, equestrian events along with a farmers’ market, rural craft stands, dog show and much more.

Advanced tickets are £14pp (via the website – gate price £15pp), children under 14 are free.

If you require any further information, please contact [email protected]

Start date

27 September 2025 at 9:00am

End date

27 September 2025 at 5:00pm

Event

Nottinghamshire Combined AGM Branch Meetings & County AGM - SAVE THE DATE

This year there is a new format for the Nottinghamshire Branch AGMs and County AGM.

Each branch will hold their AGMs prior to a complementary dinner for members followed by the County AGM 

These will take place on 13 November 2025 between 5pm – 9:30pm at Ye Olde Bell, Retford DN22 8QS

A formal invitation for these AGMs will be sent out in due course.

Start date

13 November 2025 at 5:00pm

End date

13 November 2025 at 9:30pm

Location

Surveys and questionnaires

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.

Start date

23 July 2025 at 10:00am

End date

31 December 2025 at 12:00pm