MBE 🎖️Tired Dairy Farmer, Dad, past Chair of NFU National Dairy Board wondering what to do next 😳
Joined February 2013
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As NFU elections start to ramp up I believe we need people who can inspire,collaborate and ultimately get stuff done. I want to play a part in a team which looks to work with,listen to and support members and representatives across every county and every farming sector #nfu
Michael Oakes retweeted
interesting article in today’s @thetimes about the 71%
decline in hedgehog numbers between 1981 and 2023. Only a small mention of badgers, their main predators, which became a protected species in late 1973 - surely some sort of correlation?
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There will be many people that will fondly remember Charles Sercombe (ex NFU Livestock Board Chair), who tragically died of cancer two years ago. His son Will took up running as a way of coping with the trauma and he is just about to run the 840 miles from JOG to LE, in 14 days!
Michael Oakes retweeted
Are plant-based alternatives as nutritious as dairy? The nutritional content of plant based alternatives differs to that of cow’s milk and dairy products; find out more here: milk.co.uk/are-plant-based-a…
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A government review to tackle unfair practices in the combinable crops supply chain is a real opportunity to address the current imbalance of power and give arable farmers a stronger voice and fairer terms. Please respond to the consultation now.
👉nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…
Michael Oakes retweeted
🗣️ "There is another opportunity in the New Year where we could genuinely defeat the family farm tax."
@timfarron, reacting to Labour's suspension of Penrith & Solway MP Markus Campbell-Savours, said there was 'still hope for farmers' in the form of another vote on the family farm tax, which the Liberal Democrats expect to take place in January. ❌🗳️
READ MORE: ow.ly/Wevh50XEMQR
Michael Oakes retweeted
After a busy week in politics, our Deputy President Abi Reader has recorded her latest update for members ⬇️
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For members| From our Head of External Affairs Olivia Phoenix: "Family farm tax: Why the first vote on the Finance Bill was a significant moment"
#BackBritishFarming
Read the piece here 👉ow.ly/y7QO50XBMNC
Michael Oakes retweeted
I interviewed Markus Campbell-Savours this afternoon, before being told he's had the Labour whip suspended
He said he voted against the government over their plans to impose inheritance tax on farmers after Labour colleagues "reneged" on promises
Michael Oakes retweeted
Ever since the announcement of changes to Inheritance Tax, we've continued to lobby hard to #StopTheFamilyFarmTax
Here are just some of the media interviews our members have done over the year, delivering their personal stories of how these changes will affect their family farms
Michael Oakes retweeted
Day of action and Gloucestershire is very well covered #nofarmsnofood
#stopthefamilyfarmtax #budget26 fantastic public support 🙏🙏
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❌“It’s not too late to stop family farm tax damage.”
This is the message we're stressing at the Winter Fair before UK Government's Autumn Budget this week.
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A thread that is always worth reading when @Tom_Clarke is the author
Michael Oakes retweeted
I built localFoddr because I was tired of seeing good livestock farms disappear - and tired of watching people lose touch with where their food comes from.
And when you share it, good farmers get noticed again. 💛
I built something for livestock farmers, ranchers, fishers, and butchers - and for anyone who cares where their food comes from.
It’s called localFoddr.
A simple, no-middlemen directory where suppliers can list meat, eggs, dairy, and seafood - and connect directly with people who want to buy from them.
I built it because small suppliers deserve better support.
And because more people would buy locally if they knew where to look.
If you raise, catch, or prepare food, I hope you’ll list.
If you care about where your food comes from, please share it - and use it.
This only works if we grow it together.
The link is in the comments.
Michael Oakes retweeted
And FCN the Farming Community Network. 03000 111 999.
There are many reports of farmers (and others) struggling with their mental health under the weight of current economic stress. This is truly heartbreaking, if you or anyone you know are struggling then please reach out to someone!
For anyone who needs support right now, here is a list of numbers you can call -
CALM - 0800 58 58 58
Mind - 0300 102 1234
No Panic - 0844 967 4848
Bereavement - 0808 808 1677
PAPYRUS - 0800 068 4141
Samaritans - 116 123
Child line 0800 11 11
SHOUT - Text SHOUT to 85258
Abuse - 0808 2000 247
Refuge - 020 7395 7700
Narcotics Anonymous - 0300 999 1212
Alcoholics Anonymous - 0800 917 7650
National Debt Helpline - 0808 808 4000
National Suicide Prevention Helpline
0800 587 0800.
Young minds parents helpline
0808 802 5544.
Michael Oakes retweeted
It’s a massive day today with it being #WorldMentalHealthDay 👍
Remember to keep talking, keep looking out for each other and if you need give the @FCNcharity helpline a call in confidence.
#itsokaytonotbeokay 💪
Michael Oakes retweeted
Buying British = BACKING BRITAIN
#BritishFoodFortnight 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
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💥 The NFU calls for fairer climate reporting. The farming union says the current system “overstates the effect of constant methane emissions by a factor of 3–4” and hides key differences between gases
farminguk.com/news/farms-mis…
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Anyone that’s in East Yorkshire please come and see us at Beverley Market or our pop up shop tomorrow on farm. One of our markets has been cancelled and we now have a lot of meat to sell! #markets #StormAmy #CANCELLED #britishmeat #FarmtoFork #backbritishfarming
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NFU Dairy Board Chair Paul Tompkins shares an update for members on how the new Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations can aid dairy farmers amid a backdrop of market trends and recent price changes.
More here👉ow.ly/34q650X6eF2
Michael Oakes retweeted
Congratulations to all. I know a few of the winners & I note they are all from multi generational businesses. The government would do well to also recognise that success in ag is a result of longer term investment, & IHT risks severely undermining this. @AshleyDaveJones 🎉🎉🎉
