With the summer show season in full swing, it’s been a pleasure to get out and about across the region, supporting County teams and engaging with members, MPs and ministers. Agricultural shows continue to be a vital platform for showcasing our industry, sharing our...

This month’s blog offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the voices of Isle of Wight farmers are being heard at the highest levels. From Buckingham Palace to Westminster and from national conferences to local round tables, we’ve been representing the interests of our...

This month’s NFU South British Farmer & Grower Magazine article from Isle of Wight county chair Robyn Munt highlights the ongoing work to make sure the voices of Island farmers are not only heard but taken seriously. From national consultations and local planning...

Navigating policy chaos, speaking up for food production and building influence from the ground up

NFU South British Farmer & Grower Magazine April 2025

We’re proud to share that Robyn Munt, founder of Wight Rural Hub and a champion of farm resilience on the Isle of Wight, has been nominated as a Regenerative Women Leader by Land Alive. Robyn wears many hats—independent farm consultant, grazier and advocate for...

NFU South British Farmer & Grower Magazine March 2025

Robyn Munt, founding force behind the Wight Rural Hub, was recently honoured with an invitation to a special reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Royal Countryside Fund. The prestigious event was hosted by His Majesty The King in...

NFU South British Farmer & Grower Magazine February 2025

This year’s Isle of Wight Farming Conference, held under the theme "Striking the Right Balance", brought together farmers, advisers, policymakers and stakeholders to explore the challenges and opportunities facing agriculture on the Island and beyond. Farm Wight was...