NFU Conference
COVER STORY
The story of NFU22
NFU Student & Young Farmer Ambassadors were let loose to ‘walk about’ in Birmingham for the NFU Conference 2022 (if you know, you know!)
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or the first time in two years, the NFU Conference took place in person at the ICC in Birmingham, where more than 1,500 farmers came together to hold government to account and hear from influential figures in the farming industry. Our Student & Young Farmer Ambassadors 2022 acted as roving reporters at their first in-person event, and here’s what they had to say:
#NFU22 trended at number 4 in the UK on twitter
Dan Hawes
“NFU President Minette Batters’ opening speech focused on the immediate pig sector crisis and the highs and lows of British farming with an emotional plea for further government action.”
Bizza Walters
Our online coverage ran to more than 14,500 words
“The theme of this year’s conference was ‘A Blueprint for the Future’, featuring a host of guest speakers to address current challenges faced by the UK agricultural industry.”
Sian Davies
Emily Brown
“On 22 and 23 February 2022, members descended on the ICC in Birmingham for the annual NFU conference, the first for two years following the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. President Minette Batters gave an address to open the conference which set the tone for the next two days.”
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Edward Lord
“British agriculture united for this year’s NFU Conference to address the industry’s future and long term ambitions.”
“The conference consisted of a number of inspirational sessions linked to the agricultural industry. Top speakers throughout the event included Defra Secretary of State George Eustice, World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) President Dr Theo de Jager and the Sir David Ramsden CBE, Deputy Governor for Markets & Banking at the Bank of England.”
May 2022
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