NFU's Phil Ingleby on food policy and the visit of president Minette Batters to Spalding

The NFU's Phil Ingleby writes about food policy and the visit of president Minette Batters to Spalding...

Food policy will be crucial at the next election which is why the NFU once again secured prime spots at both the Labour and Conservative party conferences.

Attendance provides an opportunity for NFU officeholders and the NFU external affairs team to meet with MPs and political delegates to talk through current issues impacting farmers and highlight the NFU’s work promoting British farmers environmental work, our asks to level up the rural economy and the work taking place inspiring the next generation of farmers and children in schools about food and farming.

NFU President, Minette Batters said: “It’s crucial that politicians from all parties recognise the value of British agriculture and what more we can do with the right policies in place. I hope to see all of them pledge their support for the industry and back British farming.”

Minette, who is well known for holding politicians to account for their lack of certainty on farming reform and policy, will be visiting South Holland to address NFU members on November 3, at 7pm in The Woodlands Hotel, Spalding.

This is an ideal opportunity to hear first hand what the NFU is doing for the industry, as well as the challenges it faces in doing so. Many of you will already value and indeed enjoy Minette’s weekly Vlog and I would urge you to join us on November 3 where you will, as always, be guaranteed an honest, informative and interesting presentation by Minette, as well as having the opportunity to deliver your own questions and concerns.