In this week’s vlog, NFU President Tom Bradshaw tells members how his meeting with the new Farming Minister went, as well as what was written in a letter in to the Minister, co-signed by the NFU alongside businesses from across the supply chain. He also tells members how they can respond to a House of Lords inquiry into APR and BPR.

Tom also announces the launch of the NFU’s new podcast which you will be able to listen to on the app.

Find out more about the newly appointed Tenant Farming Commissioner and how you can get tickets for the NFU's Tenant Farmers' Conference from Deputy President David Exwood.

Vice-president Rachel Hallos shares her insights following meetings with the Association of Drainage Authorities at the start of the week, and the General Confederation of Agricultural Cooperatives in Brussels.

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This week, NFU President Tom Bradshaw catches breath after a whirlwind week that included a government reshuffle with Emma Reynolds being appointed the new Defra Secretary, and Dame Angela Eagle landing the Farming Minister role.

Hear from Tom after his meetings with both new appointees, where he raised important issues including SFI, inheritance tax, and future investment in the sector.

This week also saw the NFU celebrating the 10th anniversary of our Back British Farming Day, an event that attracted more than 80 parliamentarians and peers to celebrate the work our farmers do to feed the nation.

Plus, don't miss top reads on the NFU app – download the NFU app for exclusive Westminster insight each week.

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In this week’s vlog, recorded before the Cabinet reshuffle on 5 September, NFU President Tom Bradshaw recalls the then Defra Secretary of State Steve Reed’s recent visit to his farm. Together with a few other farmers they discussed many issues including the future of SFI, investment on farm, fertiliser tax, energy prices and, of course, inheritance tax. Tom also mentions a very special visit he made with NFU Director General Terry Jones to the Windsor Estate.

Next week is NRCN (National Rural Crime Network) Rural Crime Action Week and, ahead of that, NFU Vice-president Rachel Hallos gives us a rundown of the work and results the NFU has achieved in that area.

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