Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Penrith and The Border is hosting a second virtual Farming Road Show on Thursday 17th of March 2022 at 6.30 pm. In attendance will be Janet Hughes, Programme Director, Future Farming and Countryside Programme, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, (DEFRA) and Sandy Kapila, Customer Director, Rural Payments Agency (RPA).
Due to the success of the previous event, DEFRA and the RPA were keen to work with Neil again to provide farmers, landowners, and other rural stakeholders in Penrith and The Border an update on the Future Farming and Countryside Programme (FFCP) as well as an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and raise concerns that they may have.
Dr Neil Hudson MP stated “I am delighted to be able to host this virtual event once again. I really appreciate that both Janet and Sandy wish to continue the discussions with farmers and rural stakeholders. It is such a great opportunity for important issues to be addressed by those who work within the agriculture industry. Agriculture is at the heart of Penrith and The Border, and we owe a great deal of thanks to all those working within the industry. I am looking forward to this event and to engage in positive discussions on how we can better support this industry.”
The event will commence with an opening address from Dr Neil Hudson MP, followed by presentations from Janet Hughes and Sandy Kapila. This will lead into an open question and answer session.
To attend the event, or for any further information, please email Neil directly at [email protected] with your name and address. Please use FFCP/ RPA Event in the subject line. Questions can be asked on the evening or submitted in advance via email.
