NFU Carlisle

26/08/2026

🐄🐑 Missed the bluetongue webinar? Watch the full recording on NFU Online.

Hear more from guest speaker and Devon farmer Richard Stanbury on the webinar as he shares his personal experience and why he’s encouraging livestock keepers to vaccinate against bluetongue, and learn more about protecting your animals from the disease.

Catch up here 👉 https://ow.ly/yiqH50ZFbgA

24/08/2026

Don't miss this afternoon's webinar to hear the latest on BTV-3 and get practical advice on vaccination, livestock movements, disease reporting and the steps you can take now to protect your animals and your business.

Attendees will have the opportunity to raise concerns and ask questions directly to experts. Book your place via the link below 👇

The NFU is hosting a webinar for sheep and cattle keepers in England and Wales, addressing the current BTV-3 situation, steps keepers should take if they suspect disease, an update on NFU asks around vaccination during supply pressure and fallen stock collection capacity/cost.

19/08/2026

🌾🎉 A huge thank you to Neil Young, Marie, and our Vice County Chair Andrew Vaughan for running the Guess the Seed and Name the Scarecrow competitions at Dalston Show! 🎉🌾

👏 Congratulations to A Armstrong, who correctly identified all 12 seeds! 🏆

🎃 And well done to A Jones for correctly guessing the name of our scarecrow, Cowie Ridey! 🤠

🎁 Your NFU goody bags will be on their way!

For anyone interested, the mystery seeds were:

1️⃣ Docking
2️⃣ Grass
3️⃣ Rye
4️⃣ Wheat
5️⃣ Maize
6️⃣ Peas
7️⃣ Beans
8️⃣ Sunflower
9️⃣ Oilseed R**e
🔟 Barley
1️⃣1️⃣ Buckwheat
1️⃣2️⃣ Oats

🙌 Thank you to everyone who entered the competitions!🌱

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17/08/2026

The NFU has long highlighted the risks that disposable barbecues can pose to farmland and rural communities. We welcome growing recognition of the need to tackle preventable fire risks and protect the countryside🔥

The NFU has long highlighted the risks that disposable barbecues can pose to farmland and rural communities. We welcome growing recognition of the need to tackle preventable fire risks and protect the countryside🔥

Read more (link in comments👇)

17/08/2026

Bees don’t just make honey, they help grow our food too🐝

By pollinating blueberry flowers, bees play a vital role in supporting British farmers and growers👨‍🌾

12/08/2026

Are you watching tonight's solar eclipse in the countryside? Remember these tips to keep our iconic countryside beautiful and safe ☀️🌕

11/08/2026

🚑 Emergency First Aid at Work Course 🚑

NFU Mutual is running an Emergency First Aid at Work course next month.

This nationally recognised qualification is ideal for anyone wishing to become a certified Emergency First Aider in their workplace. On successful completion, delegates will gain the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to provide safe, prompt and effective first aid in emergency situations.

📅 Tuesday 29th September
📍 Dalston Victory Hall, CA5 7QB
⏰ 9:30am – 4:00pm
🥪 Light lunch provided
💷 Cost: £85 + VAT

Spaces are limited, so we advise booking early to secure your place. Call the office on 01228 523034 or email [email protected] to book.

10/08/2026

A lovely sunny and busy day at Dalston Show on Saturday🥳

We had a good catch up with members and it was great to see so many faces on our stand, thank you to everyone who popped in to say hell, we hope everyone had a lovely day👋🏼🍾

10/08/2026

With bluetongue cases continuing to raise concern, vaccination remains the best tool available to protect livestock.

Hear from NFU Acting Livestock Board Chair Clare Wise in this week's vlog and catch up on the recent AHDB webinar she featured in for the latest updates and advice.

The NFU is here for you and we can get through this together, if you need support reach out to your local team.

AHDB Bluetongue Webinar watch back - https://ow.ly/VNbR50ZxI1n

Latest NFU Vlog - https://ow.ly/YmP350ZxI2h

06/08/2026

We had a fantasic day at Gilsland Agricultural Show on Sunday. There was a great turnout of people, great weather to match and we got to catch up with so many members, as well as kindly being visted by MP Julie Minns. Thank you to the committee for organising a brilliant local show and thank you to everyone who stopped by, we hope you had a lovely day at the show!🌞🥳🍰