Be vigilant of scam callers
The NFU has received reports from members who have been receiving calls that look like they come from NFU Headquarters. The company purports to be selling insulation.
These companies have no relation to the NFU, NFU Cymru or NFU Energy and should be ignored.
Please do not pass on any personal details to these callers.
You can contact NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458 to check if we are doing any calls or promotions.
Read our advice on how to deal with scam callers.
Making Space for Nature - Rutland County Council Survey
Rutland County Council have the attached survey open.
They wish to hear from farmers and landowners as all of the views and ideas will contribute to the final strategy. The survey is open until Sunday 26 May.
Making Space for Nature | Rutland County Council
The NFU is one of the members of the Strategic Reference Group for the LNRS but for wider engagement they are looking for key stakeholders to help influence priorities.
Below is a briefing which was filmed 3 weeks ago and sets out what the Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland LNRS is trying to achieve.
Stakeholder briefings: Landowners, Business, Developers and Farmers - YouTube
Farm Health & Safety Day
This event will be a mix of interactive activities and presentations.
BASIS & NRoSO points are available.
Lunch & refreshments provided.
There is also the opportunity to sign up to the First Aid Courses.
Date
21 May 2024
Venue & Timings
10am until 3pm at Marston Lodge, Marston Trussell, LE16 9TT
Booking
To book your place(s) please contact the following branch offices:
Kettering – 01536 485271
Market Harborough – 01858 462878
Pitsford – 01604 883726
Leicestershire RABI Committee Invite
The committee have arranged a visit to an automated dairy farm, which includes robot milking machines by kind permission of EA Lovatt & Son.
Date
11 June 2024
Venue & Timings
6.30pm for a 7pm start at Oak Lodge Farm, Broughton Road, Stoney Stanton, LE9 4JA
Cost
£10pp which includes food and refreshments.
Booking
To book please contact Veronica Sutton on 07879 066284 or email: [email protected] by 7 June.
Registered Charity No. 208858
RABI Leicestershire Midsummer Cocktail Party
Midsummer drinks party including cocktails & canapes, music by The Inspirations.
Also includes a cash bar and raffle.
Date
21 June 2024
Venue & Timings
7.30pm at The Rectory, Congerstone Lane, Carlton, CV13 0BU
Cost
£20pp
Booking
To book please contact Veronica Sutton on 07879 066284 or email: [email protected]
Registered Charity No. 208858
LNR meeting with Tom Crocker, Met Office looking at Climate Change and Agricultural Impacts.
Date
3 July 2024
Venue & Timings
7pm via Teams
To register for the meeting please email: [email protected] or you can call 02476 939402
LNR meeting with Peter Craven from NIAB looking at Succession Planning
Date
16 October 2024
Venue & Timings
7pm at Kilworth Springs Golf Club (tbc)
To register for the meeting please email: [email protected] or you can call 02476 939402 - registration will open near to the event time.
Rutland Neigbourhood Mental Health Cafe
Drop in support for when you're struggling to cope, supported by Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland NHS
Times
Thursday - 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Sunday - 4pm - 7pm
Venue
Pepper's - A Safe Place, 2a High Street, Oakham, LE15 6AL
Contacts
Mobile 07955 344126 or email [email protected]
English Farmers wanted, to test agroforestry advice in ELM
Considering Implementing Agroforestry on Your Farm? Join the Woodland Trust to test different forms of advice and guidance for Defra.
The aim is to test a range of advice and guidance structures with farmers as you go through the process of designing your own bespoke agroforestry scheme. Payment available as a contribution for your time and support to apply for funding if you want to implement your scheme.
If you are interested in getting involved, please email [email protected] with subject ‘Defra Test and Trial’.
- Details of your farm size
- Location and type of farm
- A brief outline of the type of agroforestry you are interested in
- Summary of your agroforestry experience to date.
- Contact details
We will then contact you to discuss the Test in more detail. The Test is being delivered in partnership with the National Trust and the Organic Research Centre. Third party advice providers will also be commissioned.
Phase 2 activity will start from 1 September 2024.
Thank you, we look forward to hearing from you.
If you’d like to find out more on agroforestry, visit https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/trees-for-landowners-and-farmers/
Farming for Britain's Future: our election manifesto
Our general election manifesto – Farming for Britain's Future – outlines our key asks of the next government to ensure farmers and growers can continue to deliver for the environment, economy and local communities while producing more of the great British food we all enjoy.
We need politicians to work with us so we can fulfil our potential and continue to farm for Britain’s future.