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Tom Dracup

@tom_dracup

Working for the AHDB. Dartmoor farming roots.

 Warwickshire, England
Joined June 2016
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AHDB@TheAHDB19 Jan 2024
.@WillJAgri addresses questions on AHDB's position around the decision by the Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA) to change how auction market prices are published which means some data is no longer available to levy payers via AHDB. Read more: ow.ly/53qZ50Qsxh2
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John Royle@JDRoyle9 Jan 2024
Bluetongue Norfolk farmer meeting - Monday, 15 January 7.00pm
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Want the latest info on the GB Beef 🐂 trade? Take a look at the below from @Brummiebeef
Hannah Clarke (@Brummiebeef) profile pictureHannah Clarke@Brummiebeef27 Jul 2023
Why have GB beef prices fallen recently? Weaker demand, Irish price competitiveness, higher UK cattle kill in June are a few key market dynamics at play. Read more: tinyurl.com/bdhhrrfe
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An absolute privilege to have been a part of team @NFUtweets over the last 6 and a half years. A huge thanks to all that I’ve worked with along the way. Looking forwards to the next chapter!
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Hi 👋 I’m Katie and the new County Adviser for Wiltshire NFU. It’s been a busy few weeks since I started but I am really honoured to be undertaking this role. Hopefully this account will show a bit of my role as County Adviser, whilst also updating on the goings on in Wiltshire
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John Royle@JDRoyle27 Jul 2022
Replying to @NFUtweets
@NFUtweets at the @natsheep event in Malvern Ready for a busy day
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Breaking a long Twitter hiatus to share finally receiving this yesterday! 🤩 A brilliant first year at @Indigro1 and very much looking forward to the future🥂
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A brilliant day for a brilliant man #LensLegacy
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@yellowwelliesuk5 Jun 2022
We’re honoured to have supported the Len Eadon Family Fun Day! What an uplifting celebration of someone so loved & so missed by friends & family alike but also an important reminder to keep asking, to keep talking & to keep shining #MindYourHead #AskTwice #LensLegacy
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Thank you to the Eadon family for sharing their heartbreaking experience in the hope of helping others 💛 Please join us in sharing their video to spread awareness: fwi.co.uk/farm-life/health-a… @FCNcharity
Video: Son's death leads family to back mental health charity - Farmers Weekly

Video: Son's death leads family to back mental health charity - Farmers Weekly

The parents of a 22-year-old farmer who took his own life are urging youngsters facing a similar situation to seek help and support. Leonard Eadon, from

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NFU North@nfunorth2 Mar 2022
We are having a focus on bTB in March & invite NFU members to join us for one of two virtual briefing sessions with @sjtomo157 and @tom_dracup. Dates: 10 Mar @ 12.30 or 31 Mar @ 7.30. Book here: nfuonline.com/regions/north-…
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Words can’t do justice to the last two weeks on the Challenge of Rural Leadership course, a real privilege to share this incredible experience with such a great group of people! #CRL2022 @FarmersCompany @WCFAlumni @duchyRBS
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A quick Dartmoor detour and now onto the last leg of the journey before starting #CRL2022. Can’t wait to get stuck in!
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RuralBusinessSchool (@duchyRBS) profile pictureRuralBusinessSchool@duchyRBS9 Jan 2022
Good morning everyone. We can’t wait to welcome everyone attending #CRL2022 to @DartingtonHall this afternoon. @farmerscompany @WCFAlumni
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"We've got to make sure this scheme is accessible to all farmers." At lunchtime, NFU President @Minette_Batters spoke to @BBCWorldatOne and explained how the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme must be accessible to every farmer, everywhere ⤵️ #BackBritishFarming
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Abi Reader@AbiReader21 Oct 2021
Yesterday’s visit to @BuitelaarGroup #AFU in Frome to discuss barriers for bTB farms trying to use AFUs Good contingent from Welsh Government, & @APHAgovuk England & Wales listening to @NFUtweets @NFUCymru @TheAHDB concerns. Quite a few action points to develop
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Defra UK
@DefraGovUK9 Aug 2021
There was misleading media coverage over the weekend about the case of Geronimo the alpaca, who has tested positive for TB twice. Read our blog: deframedia.blog.gov.uk/2021/…
Geronimo the alpaca

Geronimo the alpaca

There is misleading coverage in several media outlets including the Times and Daily Mail over the weekend about the case of Geronimo the alpaca, who has twice tested positive for TB.

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TB test reading today - 150 done so far. Always such a tense time and makes me feel more sick with every year that passes #TBFree let’s hope 🤞
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John Royle@JDRoyle27 Feb 2021
Significant increase in the number of TB reactors in ROI. We must continue with the current TB policy in England which is without doubt delivering +ve results. @tom_dracup farmersjournal.ie/cattle-inf…
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When it comes to dealing with Covid (or any other scientific / disease challenges for that matter) Boris Johnson is absolutely right in the need to focus on 'data, not dates'. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-56095552

Covid: Boris Johnson to focus on 'data, not dates' for lockdown easing

The lifting of England's restrictions must be "cautious and prudent", Boris Johnson says.

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The NFU has been appointed as a stakeholder member of the new @DefraGovUK Bovine TB Partnership. Our DP @HertsFarmer says it's 'critical' the government continues to consult with British farmers on it's bTB strategy. ow.ly/AJqR50DxLFI
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