National Farmers Union West Midlands
About
The National Farmers’ Union is the most successful representation body for agriculture and horticulture in England and Wales.
The Midlands is a vibrant farming and food area, fuelling the country from the nation’s heart and delivering for the economy, jobs, environment and our communities.
The farms and associated agricultural businesses we work with help make the Midlands the vibrant and diverse region it is. We demonstrate the value of the region’s farm-to-table supply chain and work with regional food businesses and our MPs to achieve an environment in which farming, food and drink businesses can thrive.
Mission
The NFU represents 43,000 farming and growing businesses across England and Wales. Our purpose is to champion British agriculture and horticulture, to campaign for a stable and sustainable future for British farmers and to secure the best possible deal for our members.
We strive to protect and promote British farm life and give our members a voice now and in the future.
Projects
They champion British farming and provide professional representation and services to their Farmer and Grower members.
Their Greenhouse Gas Action Plan (GHGAP) sets out how the agriculture industry in England is responding to the challenge of feeding more people with less impact over the next 40 years. Their farmers and growers need to adapt to the changing conditions alongside reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The GHGAP shows their commitment to helping to play their part in tackling climate change by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions by three million tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year from 2018-2022. The GHGAP is one of a range of initiatives that are already helping farming produce more whilst impacting less.
The NFU’s unique network of local offices and advisers means that members are never far from a representative. The NFU West Midlands regional office represents around 6,000 farming businesses within the region, who are in a unique position to tackle climate change, offering solutions to help adaptation and by helping to reduce emissions at source. There is potential for every farm business to make a contribution.
(From Sustainability West Midlands)
Contact
Agriculture House
Stoneleigh Park
Stoneleigh
Warwickshire
CV8 2TZ
Tel: 02476 939402