In this week's vlog, NFU Deputy President David Exwood takes the reins in Tom鈥檚 absence and reminds us that many farmers are still suffering from the effects of dry weather, despite some recent rain.
David also talks about contacting Defra Minister Daniel Zeichner聽about the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme which is due to close at the end of the year, and the recent ATV safety campaign in collaboration with NFU Cymru, NFU Scotland, and the Ulster Farmers鈥� Union.
NFU Vice-president Rachel Hallos also talks about NFU Education鈥檚 recent groundbreaking AgriFuture campaign, which saw 22 Year 9 students from diverse backgrounds gain a valuable insight into the agriculture industry.聽
Finally, a reminder that 10 September is Back British Farming Day. Find out how you can lend your support on the day with our social media toolkit.
Weekly look ahead
Week commencing 1 September 2025
Your NFU officeholders, board members and policy staff make sure they represent your needs every day.
Monday 1 September
- NFU Chief Poultry Adviser Aimee Mahony will be attending a Laying Hen Welfare Forum meeting.
Tuesday 2 September
- NFU Poultry Board Chair James Mottershead and board member Jonty Hay will be attending a Red Tractor Poultry Board meeting.
Wednesday 3 September
- NFU Poultry Adviser Tom Glen will be presenting at the Exeter NFU seasonal poultry marketing meeting.
- 皇家华人is hosting the first of a series of聽seasonal poultry marketing meetings in Devon.
Thursday 4 September
- NFU Chief Poultry Adviser Aimee Mahony will be attending a GB Avian Influenza Core Group meeting to hear the latest on the current disease outbreak.
Friday 5 September
- NFU Deputy President David Exwood is speaking at the North Uplands Vision event in County Durham.聽
- 皇家华人climate change team and AHDB are holding a workshop on the national greenhouse gas inventory for agriculture at the NFU Conference Centre, chaired by NFU Dairy Board Chair Paul Tompkins.
Saturday 6 September
- NFU President Tom Bradshaw is attending the Alresford Show and the Dorset Show.
- NFU Vice-president Rachel Hallos is attending the 2025 Reform Party Conference.
