Farm Safety Week: Saving Lives, Shaping Policy & Farming's Next Generation

Welcome to NFU Shed TalksIn this week's episode of NFU Shed Talks, hosts Josh Redford and Naomi Williams-Roberts mark Farm Safety Week with powerful stories and practical advice that could save lives.Agricultural mechanic Ben Smith shares how losing an eye in a farm accident transformed his outlook on safety and why wearing the right PPE is non-negotiable. They're also joined by Lucy Saker from RABI, who introduces FarmersAid, a new initiative featuring a free app designed to guide bystanders through the critical first minutes after a serious farm accident.In Westminster, Scott Pepe and Joe Osborne discuss the latest developments in the Labour leadership race, the NFU's ongoing lobbying work, and why inviting MPs onto farms remains one of the most effective ways to influence agricultural policy.The episode also features Ed Lanning, a second-generation poultry farmer from Devon, who shares how he returned home after Harper Adams University to transform a struggling family farm into the top-performing unit in his processor's network. He reflects on the challenges of taking over the family business and why the future of farming depends on giving the next generation the confidence to lead.To find out more please head to the below links:NFU Online: https://www.nfuonline.com/Farm Safety Week: https://www.nfuonline.com/news/farm-safety-week/FarmersAid: https://farmersaid.org.ukDevonshire Poultry: https://www.devonshirepoultry.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.