Starting at 8.30am in the Lady Eastwood Centre at Newark Showground, the event is open to anyone involved in agriculture.
Session timetable
9am | Session 1: Safer farms, safer communities, with Richard Bate, President elect, IOSH
9.20am | Session 2: Engaging with Notts Fire Service, with Damien West, Chief Fire Officer
10.30am | Session 3: Best practice on farm, with Phillip Smith, Risk Management Services
11.15am | Session 4: Rural crime discussion panel, with Gary Godden, Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner; Andrew Huddleston, National Rural Crime Unit and Sam Durham, NFU National Rural Crime Lead.
11.45am | Session 5: Transportation, with Notts Police Transport Team
Demonstrations
Drone training and surveillance measures.
NFU Nottinghamshire County Adviser Gabriella Gregory said: “There is nothing more important than keeping you and those around you safe on farm, so we are delighted to be able to team up with our partners to bring farm safety and security under one roof.
“Join us on 21 January to get the best practical advice on boosting your farm’s safety and security.”
Newark & Notts Agricultural Society Events and Development Manager Elizabeth Halsall said: “Too many lives are lost to preventable accidents, and every farmer and worker should finish their day and get home safely.
“That’s why the Newark & Notts Agricultural Society, a charity dedicated to supporting farmers, is proud to support the Farm Safety Event. We hope you will join us and help make safety the standard.”
Juliet Marshall, Nottinghamshire Police Rural and Wildlife Crime Partnerships Manager said:
“We know that farming communities face unique challenges when it comes to safety and security, and by coming along, farmers can hear directly from our teams and partners about the practical steps we’re taking together to protect rural livelihoods.
“At the event, you’ll be able to meet members of our off-road bike team and learn how visible patrols can help deter crime in isolated areas. We’ll also be introducing Rural Watch, our new community volunteer scheme, which gives local people a direct role in safeguarding farms and villages. Our roads policing department will be on hand to explain the latest laws and regulations around agricultural machinery, helping farmers stay compliant and safe on the road network.
“By working together and sharing knowledge, we can make sure that farms remain safe places to live and work. That’s why we’re proud to be part of this event and look forward to meeting as many farmers as possible.”
Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Gary Godden said: “It is my priority to make sure that all the communities of Nottinghamshire are safe and those who are in rural communities have a voice and are able to access the police when they need them.
“I understand the feelings of isolation within the rural community, and I aim to ensure residents are familiar with their neighbourhood team and know how to reach them.
“I want rural residents to be confident in reporting crimes to the police, assured that appropriate actions will be taken.”
BASIS and NRoSO points have been applied for and there will be E-certificates for every delegate.
Registration is essential - those booking early can claim a complimentary breakfast roll on entry. Please scan the QR code to register, or contact the NFU Midlands Hub on email: nfu_midlands@nfu.org.uk or call 02476 939402.
