More than 200 already signed up for #NFUS2022 event on 10 and 11 February

NFU Scotland’s online AGM and conference, taking place on 10 and 11 February, has an action-packed programme that promises something for everyone.  More than 200 delegates have already signed up on line to attend some or all the sessions.

Ministers from the Scottish and UK Government will take part.  In addition, sessions will look at:

• The impact of UK trade policy post-Brexit
• Supply chain response to surging input costs
• Addressing the labour crisis in farming and the food and drink sector
• The role of social media in telling the story of food and farming
• The future for farm assurance schemes
• Delivering support to Scotland’s farmers and crofters post-CAP
  

Those looking to book or view the full two-day conference programme with details on all the speakers can go to: https://www.nfus.org.uk/about-nfus/agm-2022.aspx

Proceedings will commence on Thursday morning when NFU Scotland’s President Martin Kennedy delivers his first Presidential address since being elected at the 2021 AGM.  Looking forward to next week, Mr Kennedy said: “NFU Scotland’s AGM and conference will always hold a special place in the Scottish farming calendar.

“While unfortunately we have had to move the 2022 event fully online, as Covid continues to wreak havoc with our plans, it is a format that worked incredibly well in February 2021 when we delivered a fantastic AGM and conference to a large online audience.  

“With 200 already signed up to attend the debates planned next week, we are well on course to surpass the 2021 online audience. I would urge you to register your place at our 2022 AGM now.

“While we all wish for more normal times, taking this important event online for the second year in a row will still ensure that the most important issues for our food and farming sector remain front and centre of discussions.”  

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Contact Bob Carruth on 07788 927675