NFU Carlisle

08/06/2026

We had a fantastic day at The Cumberland Show on Saturday! 🌞🐑🎪

Our team enjoyed chatting with lots of lovely members throughout the day, and we were lucky that the weather stayed fine! ☀️

We were delighted to welcome Carlisle MP, Julie Minns MP to our tent, where County Vice Chair Andrew Vaughan kindly gave her a tour of the show 🤝

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello – it was wonderful to see so many familiar and new faces💚

See you again next year! 👋🎉

05/06/2026

We are all set up and ready for The Cumberland Show tomorrow! The team have got the tent looking lovely and ready to welcome everyone! We will see you there🥳☕👋🍰

05/06/2026

Sounds like a great visit 👏👏

05/06/2026

Don't miss out on a fantastic day out at The Cumberland Show tomorrow!

Lots to see and do, come and say hello to us on our stand and enjoy at chat and refreshments!🥳🍰☕👋

03/06/2026

Don't forget it's The Cumberland Show this weekend! Come along for a fantastic day out 🥳

📆 Saturday 6th June
📍The Showfield, Warwick on Eden, CA4 8PE

Please do pop in and say hello to us on our stand and enjoy some refreshments and a chat 😁

02/06/2026

🐀🐀🐀Rodenticide Level 2 Training🐀🐀🐀

Join our upcoming Rodent Management Level 2 Award session. NFU members can take the exam for £95 + VAT.

Two sessions available, 2.5 hours per session which consists of a refersher presentation followed by a test paper.

📅9 July 2026
📍Penrith Golf Club
⏰AM: 09:30 or PM: 13:30

With new regulations effective 1 January 2026, all professional users must hold valid certification (renewable every 5 years). Farm Assurance membership alone will no longer qualify.

Booking deadline: 30 June 2026
To book your place contact:
📞 02476 939401
📧 [email protected]
Please specify AM or PM session. Limited spaces are available, if we cannot fit you in these sessions, futurer dates will be available.

01/06/2026

A massive congratulations to The Hawkstone Farmers Choir, many of who are NFU members, winners of Britain's Got Talent 2026
With a powerful message around mental health, they’re helping to break the silence, reminding us that no one has to face challenges alone💚

An unforgettable journey, a well-deserved win, and an inspiration to millions, well done🙌

📸 credit: itv.com

A massive congratulations to The Hawkstone Farmers Choir , many of who are NFU members, winners of Britain's Got Talent 2026

With a powerful message around mental health, they’re helping to break the silence, reminding us that no one has to face challenges alone💚

An unforgettable journey, a well-deserved win, and an inspiration to millions, well done🙌

📸 credit: itv.com

20/05/2026

Exciting news for Cumbria as our very own David Bowman, auctioneer and manager of Hopes Auction Company, Wigton has taken up the role of NFU National Livestock board appointee.

Click the link below for an update from Board Chair David Barton, and Board Vice Chair Claire Wise on what happened at the May meeting.

You can also see all of our sector boards and everyone who sits on those boards on the link.

https://www.nfuonline.com/sectors/livestock/?utm_source=pushengage&utm_medium=pushnotification&utm_campaign=pushengage&fbclid=IwY2xjawR6cR1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeg8iwistO4hLZYLFsm5eMqTsRGo_OUaS2Wx_G1Tq_xgLTw_JDmFuxOXn93jM_aem_lx7Xh-y8XyCtYrZ5o_GnhQ :~:text=Get%20the%20latest%20from%20the%20May%20NFU%20Livestock%20Board

The NFU Livestock Board and team work to reduce the regulatory burden on farmers and ensure a fair return on their produce, as well as promoting British beef and lamb.

20/05/2026

The pressure on farm businesses continues to grow.

Hear from NFU President Tom Bradshaw, as he shares his reaction to the speculation of the supermarket food cap prices. He outlines the challenges ahead, what it could mean for the profitability of farm businesses and sets out what action is needed from Government to support British farmers.

If you are affected by the price increases on crucial inputs, let us know - https://ow.ly/qRMH50Z28gw

18/05/2026

The war in the Middle East continues to have an impact on British farmers and growers.

Take a look at the NFU's 8 key asks of government, to prevent UK farm businesses becoming collateral damage to global politics.

Read all the asks 👉 https://ow.ly/wS7P50YYYEJ