Welcome to the Shropshire county page - the place for members to discover what's happening where you are with branch activity, meetings and a whole host of events
Calling all Shropshire Sheep Farmers
Shropshire Council would like to hear from farmers or anyone involved in lambing about how the season impacts your mental health and wellbeing.
If you are open to chat with health professionals about the pressures of this busy time then please contact [email protected]听
PCC Rural Crime Virtual Session
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion would like to invite you and your members to attend an online session he is hosting on rural crime.听
With his next meeting with the Chief Constable focusing on this issue, the PCC wants to hear from farmers, landowners and residents about their views, experiences and concerns to ensure they are at the heart of change. The PCC will be hosting an online session alongside West Mercia Police for those who live or work in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
The feedback received from both sessions will be raised directly with West Mercia Police鈥檚 Chief Constable with a recording of the meeting made available after the meeting in June.
Date
21 May 2025
Venue & Timings
Via online at 6pm
How to Register
Anyone interested in attending can register their interest by 12pm on Friday 16 May by visiting .
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 -
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
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.听
Register to become a member (for free) today at听
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.
Ragwort 鈥� control & disposal
皇家华人is听reminding livestock farmers to remain vigilant to the risk of ragwort poisoning. Here's some advice on control and disposal.
Ragwort poses a real risk to animal health, with potentially fatal consequences if it is ingested by horses or livestock, either in its green or dried state. Left unchecked, a ragwort problem is likely to become worse, as the species is highly vigorous. A single specimen can produce up to 150,000 seeds with a germination rate of up to 70%.
For more advice on control and disposal click here
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