AF (The AF Group)

The UK’s largest member-owned rural procurement co-operative. We procure a huge range of inputs & share insights to help our Members grow.

[AF (The AF Group) @afgroupuk]

Last week at @HolkhamEstate we held the first of our Regional Member Experiences.
Thanks to our speakers, @SteveBarclay @francoscotland & @Farming_Holkham

[AF (The AF Group) @afgroupuk]

Tuned in to all things beet this week is AF’s Hannah Carthy. At BeetTech, after Cruiser’s non-approval, ongoing BBRO research was valued. Clearly they’re embracing alternative solutions & new technologies to ensure the future of beet growing.

#sugarbeet #seed #afgroup #farming

[AF (The AF Group) @afgroupuk]

@No1FarmerJake @NFUtweets @nfumidlands @NFUWorcs @agricontract @loosecollie @wheat_daddy We’re on the same train 💪🏼

[Jake Freestone @No1FarmerJake]

Standing room only from Moreton and the west, lots of green apparel, I hope #Westminster is ready! #NoFarmersNoFood
#loveafarmernotaStarmer

[AF (The AF Group) @afgroupuk]

@Farmer_Tom_UK Well said. See you soon…

[Farmer Tom 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 @Farmer_Tom_UK]

On my way to Westminster. Folks, let’s make sure we bring our best, and don’t let protestors with other motivations draw out our worst. The media want a story; let’s make sure that story is how this unjust, unfair, unworkable tax will affect hard working families. See you there!

If you see me, come and say hello 🙋‍♂️…and wrap up warm; it’s going to be chilly! @NFUtweets @CLAtweets @afgroupuk @tenantfarmers

[martin williams @loosecollie]

If you are in support of the farmers and the #WeJustWantToFeedYou event in London, and are unable to attend.

Please can you take 5 minutes to sign this petition to government?

Thank you.
@agricontract @TWBFarms @wheat_daddy
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://t.co/RHSYAvn3NG

[Tom Clarke 🇺🇦 🌻 @Tom_Clarke]

Little pause in harvest, not due to rain, but 'cos the grain isn't ripe & that's because we drilled it in late January 🤦‍♂️

Yields so far on the diseased & weedy fields we have harvested are catastrophic ~half budget 🥺 lowest being 4t/ha <gulp>

Hope sunset's no metaphor

[Farmer Tom 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 @Farmer_Tom_UK]

#Farm24
It’s 8th August, and today farmers across the UK are sharing what happens on farms on a typical August day to produce your food whilst looking after our countryside

Between 8 and 9 I’ll be live on @BBCCambs @BBCLeeds @BBCJersey @BBCRadioLincs. You can also follow #Farm24

[AF (The AF Group) @afgroupuk]

Thanks to our amazing sponsors @FieldM_Research - did you know you can earn money by sharing your views on farming topics? Sign up at https://t.co/yEL9AXjpEx

[AF (The AF Group) @afgroupuk]

Plus we gifted 700 seed surprises and served 500 ice creams.

The map shows Groundswell attracts idea-seekers from far and wide and how there's a groundswell of interest in joining #AF, the national #ruralbusiness co-operative.

[AF (The AF Group) @afgroupuk]

In two days' non-stop action this week on our @Groundswellaguk stand (if you saw us you'll know what energy we put in) we've crunched the numbers.

We've 280 #rural businesses who want to continue to conversation about how #AF can save them #time & #money.

[AF (The AF Group) @afgroupuk]

We’re back at @Groundswellaguk next week and we can’t wait! Come grab an ice cream on our stand (F26) and see the team

[Farmer Tom 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 @Farmer_Tom_UK]

In just 2 weeks I’ll be running a seminar at @Groundswellaguk entitled ‘Learn from my Mistakes’ showing pictures of the errors I made in moving to regen farming. If you have any pictures, can you send them to me (and share the lessons learned!) please?

[Laura James @DrLauraJames]

Fantastic spread in @FarmersGuardian for @TheAHDB Strategic Farm East collab with David @Morleyfarms @ADASGroup @niabgroup @HarperAdamsUni @garfordrobocrop 🙌

3 exciting research areas:
1) 🌱 Cultural weed control
2) 🦗 IPM
3) 🌾 NUE
📢 Check it out: https://t.co/1BimSdayVm

[AF (The AF Group) @afgroupuk]

AF Member, Richard Twose explains how his relationship with the AF team is keeping his costs down and making purchasing that much easier

[AF (The AF Group) @afgroupuk]

With over 2 million people awaiting support, taking #mentalhealth seriously is more important than ever.

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, we are hosting a series of wellbeing events for our colleagues. This photo is from a #neurodiversity workshop.

[AF (The AF Group) @afgroupuk]

Good luck Helen this evening at National Women in Agriculture Awards!

[Terravesta @Terravesta]

We’re co-hosting a Miscanthus Walk near King’s Lynn this month with @niabgroup and @afgroupuk.

Learn more and book here➡️https://t.co/r2jN145DQj

[AF (The AF Group) @afgroupuk]

We’re over the moon with our @ThePlanetMark results from 2023!

Reducing waste, energy and fuel, paper and water use and now meaning we send NOTHING to landfill.

#planetmark #netzero #carbonreduction #farming #Sustainability #afgroupuk