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@NFUtweets
National Farmers' Union
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We all know that farming is a hazardous occupation. We are looking at ways to move the dial on the safety record in our industry. Take part in our survey before 11 August๐Ÿ‘‰ #Take5StayAlive
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Negotiations are due to begin between the UK and EU on a common sanitary and phytosanitary area to reduce agri-food trade barriers by aligning with the EU on certain areas of regulation. Keep track and see how the NFU is working on your behalf๐Ÿ‘‰
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National Farmers' Union
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๐Ÿšจ INTERVIEW ALERT ๐Ÿšจ. NFU Vice-president @RachelHallos will be on @LBCNews this evening, speaking to presenter @jhansonradio about the importance of water security, following pea farmers in Lincolnshire warning of shortages because of the dry weather. Listen live at 7pm ๐Ÿ‘‰
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National Farmers' Union
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Following an update last week to say around half of the capital grants funding had been allocated, Defra has updated its guidance to say this has increased to 75%. Find out more๐Ÿ‘‰
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National Farmers' Union
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This week's NFU news reel shows how farmers' stories are championing British farming across the media - from prime-time interviews to national headlines ๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฐ. ๐Ÿ“ฃ 39 national appearances.๐Ÿ“ฃ 313 total mentions.๐Ÿ“ฃ 118 broadcast interviews. Catch up now ๐Ÿ‘‰
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National Farmers' Union
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ICYMI ๐Ÿ“ป| NFU Vice-president @RachelHallos was on @BBCFarmingToday, speaking from the NFU's inaugural water summit about the importance of investing in water storage for the future of UK food production ๐ŸŒŠ. Listen at 5:35 ๐Ÿ‘‰
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National Farmers' Union
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Record dry spells & high temperatures are putting pressure on farmersโ€™ access to water. A Water Summit, at NFU Vice-president @RachelHallos's farm, brought together over 60 industry experts & Defra SoS Steve Reed, to tackle these challenges head-on๐Ÿ‘‰
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ICYMI ๐Ÿ“ป| Did you hear NFU President Tom Bradshaw (@ProagriLtd) on @bbc5live's Wake Up To Money this morning?. He emphasised the UKโ€™s high food standards and why an enabling planning system is so important for domestic food security. Listen at 15:12 ๐Ÿ‘‰
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National Farmers' Union
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At today's press conference, @beverleyturner asked President Trump how important farmers were to him amid the backdrop of the UK changes to inheritance taxes. Thank you for backing your farmers, Mr President. We need our government to do the same and #StopTheFamilyFarmTax.
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"I do not know another tax that forces a business to sell its factory floor to pay that tax.". ICYMI ๐Ÿ“ป| Top of the agenda for NFU Deputy President David Exwood (@DavidatWestons) on @BBCRadio4's Westminster Hour was the need for government to change the family farm tax after the
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National Farmers' Union
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"This doesn't mean we can give up.". ICYMI ๐Ÿ“บ| On @BBCFarmingToday, NFU President Tom Bradshaw (@ProagriLtd) outlined the NFUโ€™s continued lobbying efforts on the family farm tax and the importance of Labour backbench support. Listen at 9:45 ๐Ÿ‘‰
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National Farmers' Union
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ICYMI ๐Ÿ“ป| NFU Deputy President David Exwood (@DavidatWestons) featured on @BBCRadio4's Westminster Hour, discussing SFI and how sustainable farming and looking after the environment can go hand in hand. Listen at 37:35 ๐Ÿ‘‰
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National Farmers' Union
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"The government [must] stick up for our food standards.". ICYMI ๐Ÿ“ป| NFU Deputy President David Exwood (@DavidatWestons) was on @BBCRadio4's Westminster Hour, discussing everything from US trade to inheritance tax to the environment. Listen at 37:35 ๐Ÿ‘‰
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National Farmers' Union
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INTERVIEW ALERTS ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ“ป.@BBCPolitics Westminster Hour is doing a deep dive into farming with NFU Deputy President David Exwood (@DavidatWestons) this evening, covering key issues from extreme weather to the #familyfarmtax. Listen from 10pm. Tomorrow morning, NFU President Tom.
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National Farmers' Union
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What is one thing you pledge to do to stay safe on your farm?. At @CerealsEvent we asked farmers to make a pledge and this is the response๐Ÿ‘‡. Tell us what you will do?. #FarmSafetyWeek #Take5StayAlive
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National Farmers' Union
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"The longer they go without recognising the unbearable pressure they're putting on the elderly members of the farming community, the more I believe they just don't care.". ICYMI ๐Ÿ“บ| NFU President Tom Bradshaw (@ProagriLtd) spoke to @GBNEWS yesterday about the need for government
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National Farmers' Union
7 days
Presidentโ€™s Vlog | NFU President Tom Bradshaw (@ProagriLtd) discusses the draft inheritance tax legislation and the Independent Water Commission report. NFU Deputy President David Exwood (@DavidatWestons) reflects on Yellow Welliesโ€™ Farm Safety Week๐Ÿ‘‡
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Hear how the NFU's top team has been working on behalf of NFU members and the farming and growing industry in the latest vlog from the NFU President and the rest of the officeholder team.
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National Farmers' Union
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ICYMI ๐Ÿ“บ| NFU President Tom Bradshaw (@ProagriLtd) was on @GBNEWS highlighting the pressure farm businesses have faced in recent years and why investment is so important to boost confidence, resilience and food security ๐Ÿ‘‡
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National Farmers' Union
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"The cumulative impact of ever greater access to our domestic food markets in trade deals cannot be overlooked and is something our government must seriously consider.โ€. NFU President Tom Bradshaw (@ProagriLtd) comments following the UK-India trade deal๐Ÿ‘‰
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National Farmers' Union
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Did you know to call 105 if you hit a powerline?. Rebecca's pledge ahead of @yellowwelliesuk #FarmSafetyWeek was to make sure all staff knew what to do if they hit an overhead powerline. Let us know your pledge here๐Ÿ‘‰ #Take5StayAlive
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