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NFU TalkPresident's Vlog | Royal Welsh Show, IHT & Farm SafetyIn this week's vlog, NFU President Tom Bradshaw updates from the Royal Welsh Show, highlighting the continued urgency of our Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign in light of the draft inheritance tax legislation published on Monday.He also addresses the findings of this week’s Independent Water Commission report. NFU Deputy President David Exwood reflects on Yellow Wellies’ Farm Safety Week, calling on everyone in the farming community to make a personal pledge to prioritise safety on farms.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2025-07-2502 minNFU TalkVLOG | Food Strategy, bTB, Water, and Farm SafetyIn this edition of the vlog, NFU President Tom Bradshaw recalls some of the highlights from last week’s Great Yorkshire Show, where we collected over 600 letters to be sent to MPs in support of our Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign. Use our letter writing tool and provide your story here: Turning your words into personal letters for your MP.Tom also gives his take on the government’s recently published food strategy, and talks about Food Security Minister Daniel Zeichner’s visit to Gatcombe Farm in Devon, which has been involved in a project to tackle...2025-07-1804 minNFU TalkVLOG | Great Yorkshire Show, drought, trade, and upland farmsThis week, NFU President Tom Bradshaw updates from the Great Yorkshire Show where he’s been raising drought issues with Minister for Food Security Daniel Zeichner. Tom also expresses concerns about the US-UK trade negotiations, and talks about meeting the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, who has released a report on the state of farming in that region. NFU Deputy President David Exwood presents the NFU’s Uplands Vision document, which will be used to campaign on behalf of the sector. https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2025-07-1103 minNFU TalkVLOG | An update from Groundswell, Renters' Rights Bill, trade and disappointment in MorrisonsIn this week's vlog, NFU President Tom Bradshaw updates from Groundswell following a panel on the Land Use Framework. He also gives an update on the Renters' Rights Bill, an NFU win for members, as well as reflecting on the evidence he gave to the House of Lords International Trade Committee about the impacts of the US trade deal. Finally, he talks about his disappointment in Morrisons for selling New Zealand lamb under a '100% British' banner.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2025-07-0402 minNFU TalkVLOG | Bluetongue, trade, and a pledge to make farms saferIn this week’s vlog, NFU President Tom Bradshaw reflects on a recent bluetongue webinar that included the Welsh Chief Veterinary Officer, Richard Irvine, and the Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, Ele Brown. He also talks about the government’s new trade strategy, along with the issues discussed a few days ago in Council - from where NFU Deputy President David Exwood recorded an update on farm safety. Tom also highlights the benefits to members of our new communications system, and looks ahead to the upcoming Groundswell event.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2025-06-2702 minNFU TalkVLOG | Are police finally getting on top of rural crime?In this week’s vlog, NFU President Tom Bradshaw talks weather and rural crime, and updates on a recent event hosted by the NFU and NFU Mutual in Westminster in which Dame Diana Johnson, Minister for Policing and Crime Prevention spoke. Tom also mentions a recent meeting he and NFU Deputy President David Exwood had with Defra Minister Daniel Zeichner regarding the Comprehensive Spending Review. NFU Crops Board Chairman Jamie Burrows also updates from the Cheshire Show on the Fairness in the Supply Chain Review, and his recent appearance at Cereals.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2025-06-2002 minNFU TalkVLOG | Further reaction to Spending Review plus farm safety updateIn this week's vlog NFU President Tom Bradshaw gives his take on the Spending Review, NFU Deputy President David Exwood updates on farm safety following a meeting with the Farm Safety Partnership, and NFU Director of Regions & Membership Mel Squires explains what changes we've made to the way we communicate with members.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2025-06-1303 minNFU TalkEU-UK reset, fresh calls on inheritance tax, new NFU leadership programme launchedIn this week's vlog NFU President Tom Bradshaw talks about the EU-UK reset following a recent meeting at No. 10 plus our fresh calls over the inheritance tax proposals and the lack of transparency regarding the NFU’s ‘clawback’ option following a Freedom of Information request. NFU Vice-president Rachel Hallos also updates on our inaugural NFU Develops leadership event that was held at Stoneleigh earlier in the week.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2025-05-2304 minNFU TalkFood security is national securityNFU President Tom Bradshaw talks about giving evidence to the Efra Committee on the NFU's Land Use Framework consultation, an MP drop in session, his meeting with the President-Elect of King's College Student Union and ongoing trade discussions. NFU Deputy President David Exwood updates on the Farm Tenancy Forum. NFU Vice President Rachel Hallos discusses this week's flooding meetings.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2025-05-0203 minNFU TalkTrade, Land Use Framework, Planning and Infrastructure, and beef strategy.In this week's Farming in Five, NFU President Tom Bradshaw updates from Brussels on our future trading relationship and a meeting with the Ambassador to the EU and senior Commission officials to discuss EU/UK relations and a press briefing following our response to the Land Use Framework consultation. NFU Vice President Rachel Hallos updates following giving evidence to the Planning and Infrastructure Committee and NFU Livestock Board chair David Barton tells us about Great British Beef Week and the board's new beef strategy.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2025-04-2504 minNFU TalkTrump's tariffs and the questions that need answering for British farmersIn this week's update, NFU President Tom Bradshaw discusses US President Donald Trump's introduction of tariffs, Defra's announcement of a farm profitability review and looks forward to NFU Council next week. NFU Deputy President David Exwood talks about the shock closure of SFI applications and urges members to fill out a survey on NFUonline to help shape the future of the scheme.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2025-04-1103 minNFU TalkReaction to US tariffs and new Sugar Board chairIn this week's Farming Five NFU President Tom Bradshaw updates on a recent meeting with Labour peer Lord Rooker on biosecurity, and gives his thoughts on the current international trade situation and a possible trade deal with the US. There's also an introduction from newly elected NFU Sugar Board chair Kit Papworth, along with an update of other ministerial conversations that happened over the past few days.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2025-04-0404 minNFU TalkSpring Statement ReactionThis week NFU President Tom Bradshaw gives us his take on the Spring Statement, and updates on our joint campaign with environmental NGOs to secure investment in the agricultural and environmental budget within Defra. NFU Vice President Rachel Hallos gives two reasons to be cheerful with regard to our work on water quality and rural crime; and NFU Deputy President David Exwood talks about meeting with the other three UK farming unions regarding farm safety.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2025-03-2803 minNFU TalkFallout from SFI closureNFU President Tom Bradshaw updates on the actions the NFU has been taking since the unexpected closure of SFI, including a farming roundtable with the Food Security and Rural Affairs Minister. NFU Deputy President David Exwood talks about the conversations he has been having with banks about SFI, the webinar we hosted for members on SFI as well as the launch of the latest government plan on pesticides. Tom also reflects on the useful conversations he has had with members around the country over the past week.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2025-03-2103 minNFU TalkReflections on NFU Conference 2025NFU President Tom Bradshaw reflects on NFU Conference, including the pre-loved toy display and the Defra Secretary’s speech.While there were positives from Steve Reed's speech including announcements on SAWS and HLS, he couldn’t answer members’ concerns over the family farm tax.Tom also highlights the Blueprints for Growth, which were launched at conference.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2025-02-2801 minNFU TalkReflections on the #StopTheFamilyFarmTax meeting with the Treasury and next stepsOn this week’s farming in five, NFU President Tom Bradshaw reflects on the disappointing meeting with the Treasury and outlines the next step for the #StopTheFamilyFarmTax campaign, including NFU Conference, the farming toy donations and the rally on 4 March. He also talks about the sector fringe events that have taken place this week. Finally, he highlights a letter he has sent with environmental NGOs to the government on HLS.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2025-02-2103 minNFU TalkDonate your pre-loved farm toys for the #StoptheFamilyFarmTax campaignNFU President Tom Bradshaw updates from Dairy-Tech on latest developments in the Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign. He looks ahead to NFU conference and asks members to donate pre-loved farming toys for our next campaign moment. He’s joined by Deputy President David Exwood who reminds us to look after our mental health and also highlights the launch of the Big Farmland Bird Count. Finally, Tom talks about the NFU’s submission to the government’s spending review.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2025-02-0703 min
NFU TalkNext steps for the Stop the Family Farm Tax campaignIn this week’s Farming in Five, NFU President Tom Bradshaw reflects on the success of the Farming Day of Unity. He also looks forward to the next steps on the Stop The Family Farm Tax campaign as agreed by NFU council this week. He is joined by Vice President Rachel Hallos, who highlights the useful conversations that were had at Council with Alan Lovell, Chair of the Environment Agency, as well as celebrating the launch of the Agrifutures programme. Finally, Tom talks about the long awaited consultation on the Land Use Framework.https://www.nfuonline.com/up...2025-01-3104 min
NFU TalkAt No.10 Downing Street to deliver the #StopTheFamilyFarmTax PetitionIn this week’s Farming in Five, Tom Bradshaw is joined by NFU Cymru President Aled Jones, as they deliver the #StoptheFamilyFarmTax petition to No.10 with over 270,000 signatures from the public. They also highlight the National Day of Unity taking place across the UK on 25 Jan, as well as the support from retailers for the campaign. Finally they give their thoughts on the Farm Assurance review and look ahead to NFU Conference.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2025-01-2401 min
NFU TalkStanding strong to #StopTheFamilyFarmTaxIn the first Farming in Five of 2025, you'll hear from NFU President Tom Bradshaw on our Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign, NFU Deputy President David Exwood on ELMs and NFU Vice-President Rachel Hallos on flooding and water. https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2025-01-1003 min
NFU Talk#stopthefamilyfarmtax banners showcased across the UKThis Farming in Five from NFU President Tom Bradshaw features our brand-new campaign banners to Stop the Family Farm Tax, an update from NFU Deputy President David Exwood on ELMs and capital grants, and a Christmas message from your officeholder team.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2024-12-2002 min
NFU TalkWhy telling the farming story is crucial to #StopTheFamilyFarmTaxIn this week’s Farming in Five, NFU President Tom Bradshaw reflects on the past week which saw him present at the Efra Committee as well as looking ahead to the NFU’s roadside banner campaign and event at Lamma in January.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2024-12-1304 min
NFU TalkNext steps in the Stop the Family Farm Tax campaignIn this week's Farming in Five NFU President Tom Bradshaw sets out the next steps in our Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign. You will also hear from NFU Deputy President David Exwood on ELMs and NFU Vice-President Rachel Hallos on water.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2024-12-1304 min
NFU TalkNFU President meets Prime Minister on Family Farm TaxNFU President Tom Bradshaw tells you what happened at his meeting with the Prime Minister on 25 November on APR, BPR and current farming issues.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2024-12-1301 minNFU TalkNFU secures greater support for farmers + General ElectionThis week's Farming in Five is a General Election special, where NFU President Tom Bradshaw and NFU Head of External Affairs Scott Pepe outline what's next for the NFU. You can also hear about the breaking news on the Farm Recovery Fund and BPS payments.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2024-05-2403 minNFU TalkUntitled EpisodeThis week's Farming in Five from NFU President Tom Bradshaw is recorded from the Devon County Show where the NFU South team have been meeting members from across the region.In this week's edition, you can hear about the Farm to Fork Summit which took place on 14 May, the Banking Roundtable and why making your mental health a priority matters not only this Mental Health Awareness Week, but beyond that too.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2024-05-1702 minNFU TalkThe importance of traceability and provenanceIn this week's Farming in Five from NFU President Tom Bradshaw, you can hear about bluetongue, the NFU's meeting with agricultural attaches and its importance, and why farm safety is a leading priority for the NFU.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2024-05-0302 minNFU TalkWhat happened? Secretary of State attends NFU CouncilIn this week's Farming in Five, NFU President Tom Bradshaw recaps on the latest meeting of NFU Council which hosted Secretary of State Steve Barclay and gives insight to what he said when giving evidence on methane last week.You can also hear about Great British Beef Week and hear from the board chairs representing sugar, horticulture and combinable crops.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2024-04-2605 minNFU TalkWho's representing the sectors? Meet the NFU board chairsIn this week's Farming in Five Tom outlines his latest meetings with Government leaders, reflects on the NFU's National Tenant Farmer Conference and introduces the first three of the NFU's sector board chairs.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2024-04-1904 minNFU TalkFarming Recovery Fund "simply was not good enough"This week's Farming in Five is led by the Farming Recovery Fund announcement. The fund - which Tom says "simply was not good enough" - has scrapped the 150m rule following extensive talks with the NFU.You can listen all about this, and other topics such as rural crime, farm safety and the NFU National Tenant Farmers' Conference in this week's edition.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2024-04-1204 minNFU TalkFind a farm assurance meeting near youIn this week's farming in five you can hear about the NFU's roadshow of farm assurance meetings starting next week, a special NFU Live session on bTB and an update from the NFU Poultry Board's Phill Crawley on laying hen standards.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2024-03-2202 minNFU TalkHearing from members in DartmoorIn this week’s Farming in Five, you can hear Tom's download on a member meeting in Dartmoor which featured Secretary of State Steve Barclay, Natural England's Marian Spain and Sir Geoffrey Cox MP. Also featured this week:Tom recaps on his appearance at the City Food Lecture (0:53)Taking a closer look at the latest farm business income figures from Defra (1:33)NFU Vice President Rachel Hallos reveals the incredible reach of the NFU's Science Farm Live (2:02)https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2024-03-2003 minNFU TalkA new style vlog this week from NFU President and your officeholder team.In this week’s vlog, Tom is joined by Deputy President David Exwood, Vice President Rachel Hallos, and NFU Cymru President Aled Jones to explain how the vlog will look a little different moving forward.They talk about a range of topics including: • Meetings with farming champion MPs (0.10)• Meeting Mark Spencer MP, Farming Minister, discussing sugar, SFI and Bluetongue (BTV) (1:26) Read more on SFI: https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/sfi-scheme-guidance-and-information/. Read more on BTV: https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/bluetongue-essential-information/• Meeting with Johnathan Reynolds MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade, discussi...2024-03-0806 minNFU TalkSay hello to the new NFU PresidentIn this week's Farming in Five, meet the brand-new President of the NFU Tom Bradshaw as he recaps on his first week in the job and what the top team's priorities are for the next two years.https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/watch-now-your-weekly-vlog-from-the-president/2024-03-0605 min