It was great to host Farming Minister Angela Eagle today at member Marion Regan's farm to discuss food resilience and issues for the horticulture sector such as our seasonal workforce, water and plant health. We are pleased to have been able to have a productive conversation on

Welcome to Number 2 Pears orchard at Amery Court Farm 🍐 This year’s Conference pears are showing an excellent skin finish, and growing alongside them is a fine crop of Comice, which also play a key role in pollination. Harvest time is just around the corner, and the pears are

NFU members | @NFUHortPots vice chair Stephen Shields explains why it's crucial for horticulture members to give their feedback on Defra’s draft proposals to regulate contract agreements in the fresh produce sector. Read more and have your say👉 https://t.co/LcwlNALP9O

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NFU members | NFU Potato Policy Group chair and @NFUHortPots vice chair Tim Rooke has explained the importance of the Land Use Framework consultation & why growers should share their views by 11 April to feed into our response. Read more & have your say👉 https://t.co/GGGw2SUJ3f

NFU President Tom Bradshaw (@ProagriLtd), @NFUHortPots chair Martin Emmett & former Defra Minister Lord Rooker have called for a cross-government biosecurity plan and sufficient investment to counter the biosecurity risks the UK is facing. Read more👉 https://t.co/g01lAFXo6Q

@NFUtweets growers came together today from across the Midlands to discuss NFU’s Hort strategy and sector led issues, chaired by Hort national board chair, Martin Emmett and senior policy advisors 🥕🥔🍇🌷@NFUHortPots @DysonFarming

NFU members | We are hosting a series of interactive webinars to give you an opportunity to shape our response to the Land Use Framework consultation. Your feedback is key to ensuring the framework delivers for food production. 📅 24-27 March Register👉 https://t.co/ww6y9VOgOi

NFU members | If you are an employer, you need to be aware that National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates increase on 1 April 2025. Read more on the changes👉 https://t.co/xTjalwGz75

Brilliant day with @NFUtweets President @ProagriLtd today visiting @NFUWorcs. We met with @EveshamValeGrow to discuss issues affecting @NFUHortPots, then went onto @muller_milk to discuss all things dairy. Then @WorcsLieutenant to hear about the King's Award for Enterprise.

NFU members | North Yorkshire grower Tim Rooke has been re-elected as chair of the NFU Potato Policy Group with Edward Backhouse elected vice chair. The group addresses key policy areas and reacts to the sector's challenges & opportunities. Read more👉 https://t.co/ngeZevOguv

NFU Members | Have your say 💬 Defra and the Welsh Government are consulting on increasing plant health fees by around 30%. The NFU is seeking feedback from members on the impact this would have on their businesses. Read more 👉 https://t.co/cdexHJAEeo

NFU members | Booking is now open for growers to attend the Seasonal Worker Taskforce 2025 Grower Roadshow. The events, sponsored by the Taskforce, will provide insights into ethical recruitment practices, legal requirements and worker welfare. Read more👉 https://t.co/zJ6GuFR713

Welcome to Conference #NFU25 We hope you enjoy our opening video 🎥… #BackBritishFarming #StopTheFamilyFarmTax

The NFU Horticulture and Potatoes sector fringe, hosted by board chair Martin Emmett, focused on the critical areas that would help British growers prepare for the future. Read more👉 https://t.co/QIGlmD5XgP

The @NFUHortPots has launched a new revised growth strategy, calling on the government to unlock the barriers for growth and to deliver confidence back into the sector. Read more👉 https://t.co/hFyPsGVtuR

NFU Members | At the @NFUHortPots fringe, our panel discussed the Fruit & Vegetable Aid Scheme, seasonal workers, and the renewed NFU Horticulture Strategy. Questions were also put to Food Security Minister Daniel Zeichner MP. #NFU25 Read more 👉 https://t.co/1xaZRXWH5h

NFU members | Register today for the #NFU25 @NFUHortPots virtual fringe session! The panel will explore how the sector can maintain its status as an innovator and ask: how can British growers prepare for the future? ⏲️ 3:00pm 📅 18 February Register👉 https://t.co/pAzNTbSRmt

ICYMI 📺| Did you see @NFUHortPots member Rob James on @BBCCountryfile over the weekend? He explained why delays of plant imports at the border and concerns around biosecuriy are such an issue for horticulture businesses. Watch at 23:21 👉 https://t.co/ETH58gVPS8

NFU members | Join us for the #NFU25 virtual @NFUHortPots fringe session: 'Building confidence and securing growth for British horticulture and potatoes'. The panel will discuss the sector's preparation for the future. 📅3pm on 18 February Register here👉 https://t.co/bKjCN6qFdm