NFU Gloucestershire
@NFU_GlOS
Gloucestershire branch of the National Farmers Union representing the interests of 1000+ farm & rural businesses.
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http://www.nfu.org.uk 14-09-2017 12:24:15
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Fantastic meeting with the #Gloucestershire #NFU County team recently. Thank you to those who attended. Good discussions about the year ahead and the work we’re doing to support our members. #BackBritishFarming
Fantastic to meet Laurence Robertson today. It was an opportunity for NFU members to grill Laurence on farm assurance, SFI and future subsidies, wayleave payments and a range of other topics.
#FarmAssurance #Gloucestershire #SustainableFarming #SFI
Tonight we're co-hosting our seminar on Biodiversity Net Gain and what it means for farmers in Gloucestershire with Stroud District Council Hartpury Digital Innovation Farm Gloucestershire Local Nature Partnership to discuss how farmers and their farms can benefit #BNG #nature @NFUsouth
Ho! Ho! Ho! It must be nearly Christmas because it's time for our annual Turkey Marketing Meeting in Exeter with ForFarmers and Paul Kelly 🌲 discussing sustainable soy, avian influenza and of course the Christmas turkey market 🦃
A sneak peak from our time on farm this morning with Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service 🚒 Some amazing collaboration to keep our farms safe during dry weather (when it returns!) 🚜 Keep an eye out for our fire safety video demonstrating steps you can take on farm to stay safe in the summer @NFUsouth
This morning in Gloucestershire we're with NFU Mutual South Cotswolds NFU Economics and Savills to discuss a growing area of interest for farmers: natural capital markets and how they fit with food production NFU_Wiltshire @NFUsouthwest
And on to the next one with minette batters meeting a small number of young farmers, new entrants and those aiming to enter the industry Gloucestershire Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs #nextgen
Looking forward to a busy day Three Counties. minette batters due to speak shortly and a packed programme through the day - not to mention tea and cake!
The tent at Three Counties is packed out to listen to an update from minette batters and put their questions to the National Farmers' Union president. There's a lot to cover!
The National Farmers' Union stand at the Three Counties is all ready for the next three days ☀️ Come along to say hello and check out our events and speakers or just to have a chat ☕️ @NFUsouthwest @NFUWestMids NFU Herefordshire NFUWorcestershire
Great briefing with Avon and Somerset Police #ruralcrime team today with our members in South Gloucestershire. Remember the 3 Rs: Review (your own security), Record (and mark your machinery/kit) and Report (all crimes!) 🚔
A great morning on farm with Rural Crime Team - Gloucestershire Constabulary Chris Nelson | Gloucestershire's PCC Nick Evans 🇬🇧🇺🇦 to discuss hare coursing, poaching and new poacher blocks to prevent these crimes. Top messages:
🚔 REPORT crimes!
🚔 Take vehicle registrations & other details IF safe to do so - evidence is invaluable