Stalwart supporter of British agriculture! 2011 Nuffield Scholar and CRL2015 survivor. Views my own
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Zoe Leach OBE retweeted
Congratulations to NFU East Norfolk Branch Chair Bob Clabon, who was awarded the first Ken Leggett Norfolk NFU Cup in recognition of his tireless work to support the county's farmers.
Very well deserved 👏👏👏
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Zoe Leach OBE retweeted
Our county AGMs get underway next week. Book now and come along to find out how the NFU is working for you and to have your say: tinyurl.com/tsppnmfj
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'It's absolutely bonkers!' NFU Essex Vice Chair Ed Ford @ChilderditchFms told @itvlondon that more effort would go into prosecuting a farmer if he failed to pay the staggering £350,000 bill to clear a fly-tip on his land than catching the criminals responsible for it. @NFUPress
Zoe Leach OBE retweeted
(2/2) NFU Essex Vice Chair Ed Ford @ChilderditchFms also spoke to @BBCLondonNews.
He highlighted how fly-tipping is costing farmers millions of pounds a year and called for new legislation at the heart of government to tackle the crime.
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Zoe Leach OBE retweeted
Bookings are open for our county AGMs. Find out how the NFU is delivering for members, hear from senior NFU leaders and help shape priorities for the year ahead. Full details: tinyurl.com/tsppnmfj
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@NFUSugar and @BritishSugar have concluded negotiations and agreed a deal for the 2027/28 sugar beet contract. Full details here: tinyurl.com/572k9t8y
Zoe Leach OBE retweeted
The high price of fuel has increased costs on Alan Clifton-Holt's farm by one third every day.
The @NFUKent Council Representative spoke to @bbcsoutheast
The NFU is calling for government-backed interest free loans to tackle the cashflow crisis in the farming industry.
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NFU Essex Vice Chair Ed Ford @ChilderditchFms spoke to @sonwatson on @BBCEssex about the need for a bigger SFI budget and how the government must work with the NFU to deliver sustainability and national food security.
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Zoe Leach OBE retweeted
NFU Ramsey Branch Chair spoke to @dottymcl on @BBCCambs about why people should buy homegrown, British, food.
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Zoe Leach OBE retweeted
Cambridgeshire farmers call for homegrown food targets on Back British Farming Day trib.al/vk963X2
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NFU Norfolk Vice Chair Will Sargent @WTSarge spoke to @CGoreham on @BBCNorfolk about the NFU's campaigning for fairness in the supply chain as a new report shows a significant decrease in food being produced in the UK.
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Zoe Leach OBE retweeted
NFU Suffolk Vice Chair Olly Pratt spoke to @BBCSuffolk about farming's cashflow crisis, the need to rebuild industry confidence and the importance of #backbritishfarmingday to highlight issues and celebrate farmers.
He spoke before an engagement event with county councillors.
Zoe Leach OBE retweeted
NFU West Sussex members call for ambitious homegrown food targets on #backbritishfarmingday
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NFU West Sussex Chair Frans de Boer and former NFU Deputy President David Exwood @DavidatWestons spoke to @itvmeridian on #backbritishfarmingday about how Britain is producing less food than 30 years ago and the urgent action needed to turn things around. @NFUtweets @NFUPress
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'Farmers are part of the solution to tackling climate change.'
NFU Cambridgeshire member Tom Martin @Farmer_Tom_UK told @BBCCambs on #backbritishfarmingday about farmers' vital work to support the environment while feeding the nation.
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NFU West Sussex Chair Frans de Boer tells how you can support our country's farmers and growers with a special Back British Farming Day message.
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Zoe Leach OBE retweeted
NFU Regional Livestock Board Chair Hugh Broom and Norfolk member James Runciman are in an @EDP24 article urging farmers to contact their vet about vaccinating their animals against bluetongue.
The first case was confirmed in Norfolk today.
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Zoe Leach OBE retweeted
"Vaccination is the way forward to protect our livestock."
Dairy farmer, farm vet and NFU Suffolk member Katharine Salisbury @suffolkcheese spoke to @BBCSuffolk to urge farmers to get their animals vaccinated against bluetongue.
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Norfolk cattle farmer James Runciman is urging others to get their animals vaccinated against bluetongue as cases rise.
The NFU member told of the devastating impact of the disease on his farm, in spring 2025.
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NFU West Sussex Chair Frans de Boer spoke to @itvmeridian about the impact of the extreme weather.
He said farmers need a more supportive planning system and funding to build reservoirs to deliver water security to produce the food the country needs.
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