THE first summit of its kind to help UK horticulture and potato growers improve their negotiation power and professionalism will take place next month

The National Farmers’ Union event will include a two hour negotiation workshop on skills and techniques for dealing with contract negotiations. A range of speakers will also share experiences from the sugar, dairy, horticulture and potatoes sectors, demonstrate the value of utilising market data and highlight support available.

It will be held at the NFU headquarters on February 13. For details visit the NFU website or contact lee.abbey@nfu.org.uk.