Prepare to be inspired. A stellar line-up of speakers joins us at Festival of Fresh 2024 to discuss the hot topics and share invaluable insights on the future of the fresh produce industry. Register now to join the conversation ow.ly/o9uz50RzHqs #FestivalOfFresh

Don't forget to book onto our one-day Negotiation skills workshop, run by former supermarket senior buyers turned management consultants.🛒

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🚨*BREAKING NEWS* 🚨
Confirmed 5 year Seasonal Worker Scheme.

Very welcomed news 👏

NFU members | The NFU wants to hear from you on how minimum wage rates can be improved.

Our online survey only takes 5-10 minutes to complete.

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ICYMI 📺| NFU President Tom Bradshaw (@proagriltd) spoke to BBC Newsnight about the concerns of British horticultural businesses following the introduction of new import controls.

Watch from 31:33 👉ow.ly/4P3250RtyBO

NFU Horticulture and Potatoes

**New Blog** 🗣️

SMETA audit proposals have been causing heightened concerns across the industry.

Here how we have been challenging the decision makers 👇

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This is fantastic and very welcome 👏 Co-op Farming & Fisheries

Posting in full the agricultural fatalities for 2023-4.

32, which includes the most deadly single month (May) for 15 years.

Of particular awfulness are the deaths of 3 children under 2.

A farmer is 22x more likely to be killed than the average UK worker.

How do we improve?

'We've always said it needs to be the appropriate checks at the appropriate place.'

ICYMI 📻| The Food Programme interviewed NFU President Tom Bradshaw (@proagriltd) as part of their episode focusing on import controls.

Listen from 25:23 👉 ow.ly/t3wG50Rl01A

If you're a grower in the East, please come along to one of our meetings. We're conducting a review looking at all assurance schemes.

We want to hear your views and suggestions on how to improve the audit burden

Our regional farm assurance meetings start next week. Together, let’s shape a farm assurance framework that’s fit for the future. Find a meeting near you and book: nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…

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🚨BREAKING NEWS: Halt changes to SMETA standard until growers consultation

Tom Bradshaw 🗣️'I am shocked that this decision has been made without the consultation of the people and businesses it will affect'

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Join us for a session to help develop and inform the NFU’s response to the independent ‘Farm Assurance Review’ – a comprehensive industry-wide assessment of all assurance schemes.

Its important your views are heard

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It's your last chance to join our ScottishPower Buying Group today to secure exclusive preferential rates on your energy bills. Act fast - prices are only valid until tomorrow! Don't miss out on this opportunity to maximise savings. Find out more: bit.ly/3TnnJfk

NFU President Tom Bradshaw pressed the need for urgent clarity on the future of the Seasonal Workers Scheme for 2025.

We're taking industry concerns right to the top of government.

Martin Emmett (Martin Emmett) has been re-elected as chair of NFU Horticulture and Potatoes with Stephen Shields & Tim Rooke elected as vice chairs.

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🚨Stephen Shields and Tim Rooke (Potato Policy Group chair) have been elected national NFU Horticulture and Potatoes Board Vice Chairs.

🚨Martin Emmett (Martin Emmett) has been re-elected national NFU Horticulture and Potatoes Board Chair.

Come join us, and help shape future policy.

We're looking for passionate potato growers to be involved in our Potato Policy Group 👇

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