Responding to a call from NFU President @Minette_Batters earlier today Liz Truss MP (@trussliz) took questions from NFU members about her plans for the future of British farming, should she be the next Prime Minister #BackBritishFarming π¬π§π¨βπΎ
Responding to a call from NFU President Minette Batters, earlier today NFU Members from Shropshire had the opportunity to listen to questions put to Conservative Leadership candidate Rishi Sunak MP about his plans for the future of British farming. Liz Truss in the near future.
A senior Shropshire firefighter is urging farmers to take protective measures to prevent their agricultural vehicles and crops from catching fire after several damaging outbreaks this week.
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"We are urging visitors to the countryside to take extra care to avoid starting a fire, as a dropped match or smouldering barbecue is all thatβs needed to start a serious blaze.β
NFU chief land management adviser, @SamD_UK in the @Telegraph π°β‘οΈ https://t.co/j4ZA4intoh *Paywall*
There has been an increase in the use of disposable barbecues in rural locations because of the hot weather. With the Fire Severity Index expected to hit level 5 this week, we're reminding the public to act responsibly when out in the π¬π§ countryside π₯π https://t.co/CcARVN8FiO
Amazing day, amazing return of @burwarton_show . So good to see and listen to @AbiReader, @NFUCymru Deputy President, who spent the day on the NFU stand and listening & chatting to young farmers.
Following swift action in response to this possible case I can confirm that testing has enabled me to fully rule out presence of #FootandMouth disease.
Phytophthora pluvalis notice to Shropshire and @NFUHfds members - The Forestry Commission has introduced further details - see the guidance here @sarahfaulkner7:
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Sir Ed Davey MP and Helen Morgan MP meeting farmers in North Shropshire this afternoon, with @NFUShrops. Food security was top of the agenda along with concerns about the future of farming and still producing food, but in a sustainable way.
Shepherdess Bizza shares and important message to help you and your dogs stay safe when you're outside enjoying the British countryside this Easter π£
#BackBritishFarming π¬π§π¨βπΎ
With almost all sectors in farming feeling the effect of increased input costs, NFU Deputy President @ProagriLtd spoke to @BBCBreakfast to highlight the impact these costs are having on the British dairy industry π π₯
Watch again from 1:58:40 πΊ π https://t.co/gHkZQN21RJ