Terry Jones

ICYMI 📻 | NFU President Tom Bradshaw (@ProagriLtd) was interviewed on @TimesRadio this morning on how the knock-on effects of the war in Iran, particularly on fuel and fertiliser, are impacting British farmers and growers. Listen from 02:08:43👉ow.ly/Rkxb50YrSQb

This week's NFU news reel includes our bumper coverage from #NFU26, championing British agriculture across the media 🚜 📣 527 pieces of total coverage 📣 253 mentions across all broadcast 📣 42 pieces of national print, TV and radio coverage Read here 👉 ow.ly/4jQe50YlV5E

This morning at #NFU26 we heard from Ashwin Prasad, the UK CEO of Tesco and our President Tom Bradshaw about resilience in the grocery supply chain. We also heard from NFU Cymru Deputy President, Abi Reader, Tim Gordon, Founder of Best Practice AI, Professor Jasmeet Kaler, Professor of Epidemiology and Precision Livestock Informatics at the University of Nottingham and David Speller, CEO of OptiFarm about the role of AI in farming, and how it can make for a more resilient future. Take a look at some of the key moments from the morning sessions.

We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2026 Meurig Raymond Award is Charles Goadby. Congratulations, Charles! #NFU26

NFU President Tom Bradshaw closed #NFU26 reiterating that there is 'now a greater collective understanding about the need for a resilient food system, one where risk is fairly shared for the national good and the need for economic stability and long-term profitability. The opportunity is out there. It’s not gifted, it’s not guaranteed, but it’s out there waiting to be seized. So let’s all – government, retailers, processors, hospitality and farmers – work together to make it happen.'

As NFU President Tom Bradshaw concluded his opening address at #NFU26 he said "from farmers to food service, processors to politicians and retailers to restaurants, let’s make 2026 the year we take shared responsibility for building a more productive and resilient food system for Britain".

Get ready! NFU Conference begins tomorrow at the ICC in Birmingham. If you're an NFU member you can watch along live via the link below. Find all the details here👉ow.ly/A6xC50Yhwty ⏳ Are you ready for #NFU26? #BackBritishFarming

It's #NFU26 day! Share your views and experiences with fellow farmers and growers online by using the #NFU26 hashtag on your social media platforms. We'll be sharing our highlights here, follow us on instagram for the full details: ow.ly/KgZC50Yh12E #BackBritishFarming

ICYMI 📺| Somerset farmer James Winslade showed @SkyNews the devastating impact recent wet weather has had on his farm and why investment is sorely needed to help manage flooding long-term. Watch here 👉 ow.ly/hqYG50Yekon

Today is the first day of @GWCT's Big Farmland Bird Count, an important event which provides a vital snapshot of the health of our cherished farmland birds. Find out how and why you should get involved 👉ow.ly/1Wm350Y9SG6

President’s Vlog | Tom Bradshaw updates members on a successful Efra Committee visit and meeting the Shadow Chancellor. NFU Deputy President David Exwood talks on meeting with the Tenant Farming Commissioner and all things Big Farmland Bird Count. 👉 ow.ly/ibv650Ya3A3

Do you think children should learn more about agriculture in school? SYFAP alumni Thomas Saunders, now a geography and sport teacher, explains why agriculture should get more prominence in the school curriculum. ow.ly/oNbO50Y3M3s #BackBritishFarming

Our new officeholder team, Abi and Paul, have set out their priorities and ambitions for the future ⬇️ Mae Abi a Paul, ein swydd-deiliaid newydd, wedi nodi eu blaenoriaethau a'u huchelgeisiau ar gyfer y dyfodol. ➡️ ow.ly/RPNL50Y0b94

Cardiff dairy farmer Abi Reader has been unanimously elected as the new President of NFU Cymru, while livestock farmer Paul Williams of Nebo, Clwyd has been elected as the new Deputy President. Llongyfarchiadau/Congratulations both 👏 ➡️ ow.ly/BZST50Y02Bt

"I want to sincerely thank government for listening to the farming industry. They have made the right decision.” Bedfordshire farmer Mark Cheadle has outlined how the family farm tax threshold change will impact his family farm in @thetimes. Read here 👉 ow.ly/A1Mz50XO0mB

An interesting read in The @Telegraph on the past 14 months of campaigning to fight the family farm tax. But it wasn't just the NFU - thanks goes to our members, the public and the Labour MPs who #BackBritishFarming to bring this change about 👏

President’s Christmas message | Tom (@ProagriLtd) reflects on a busy and challenging year for the farming industry and welcomes the government’s change to APR and BPR thresholds. 👉ow.ly/xrbr50XNWjc

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ICYMI 📺 | NFU President Tom Bradshaw (@Proagriltd) was interviewed on @BBCNews about the government's changes to the inheritance tax thresholds for family farms. Tom explains what this means for farming families.

I accompanied the @NFUtweets President to his meeting with the PM and the Defra SOS. Today's change on IHT for farmers and family businesses more generally is in large part down to this man's steadfast leadership and staunch advocacy on behalf of his fellow farmers. Well done Tom