BFU

teslacoils

Member
Arable Farmer
Location
Lincolnshire
Things have been a tad slow due to actual real life farming. But stuff is getting done - mainly the very dull stuff. There will be news *very soon* and hopefully a better way of getting this news to everyone. Turning a "good idea" into something with actual form, and making sure its done in the proper way while also fitting in everyday lives has been a bit more time-consuming that any of us thought.

I know I've said "just give it time" before, but its so very close to springing to life!

Those who joined up early were inspired by the idea and so have been able to shape the early discussions. Its from these that the real ideas are crystalizing.

was looking into this but couldnt find their aims anywhere just a link to join. Would like some info before joining anything thankyou

I'm excited you're curious about the aims. Were looking into how we can better keep non-members informed of what's going on. What would work best for you - updated website, an email newsletter for those interested but who aren't members, or perhaps a phonecall from an existing member?

I did join and would also lime some info on whats they are doing .

Have you looked at the BFU section on the forum recently? There's an update there on what the next step is, and as that next step is pretty much happening in 5 hours. Id hope there would be a more solid chunk of info coming out to members this week. I do have my Red Tractor audit tomorrow which may slow me down a bit. Improved communication will be addressed.

I took the alternative view. Sometimes you just have to take a punt. I have given a tenner on the basis that the more people who do so, the more it will develop.

Its feeling like a bit of a drawn-out labour at the moment but its going to be very exciting. The early flush of excitement met a bit of a brick wall of paperwork. Its a fine balance between rushing out something vs taking ages to "make it right".
 

Hfd Cattle

Member
Mixed Farmer
Location
Hereford
BFU .....
a group met a couple of weeks ago to have an informal discussion on the way forward .

An interim Chairman has been appointed so that the organisation can move forward .
A steering committee has been set up and the first meeting will be tonight .
There is / are a group of members who have been doing a huge amount if work behind the scenes in order to make sure that everything is done in the correct manner. The initial steering group is made up of principally the founder members along with a few others who have shown a desire to get involved and help it move forward .
The view of the team is that in possibly 6 mths time there could be an 'election' for the committee to move forward .

Any one who has paid their £10 joining fee is eligible to look on the BFU site and put ideas forward or just view what's going on .
Tonight's agenda is available to members to view on the BFU site but we are glad of any useful constructive comments .
The organisation is in its infancy and it will be a long hard slog to get it to a 'place of recognition' in higher places .
There are contacts being made within Westminster to make known what it is about and hopefully there will soon be a 'mission statement ' as to who we are and what the intentions are .

It's a bit like eating an elephant .....one bite at a time .!

It would be easy just to sit back and do nothing but here we have a real chance to invest a tenner into trying to get a better voice for British Agriculture.

please bear in mind that this is all being done by farmers who are already busy in their everyday life and therefore things might not move quite as quickly as some would like ........but ....we are moving forward .
 

Jackov Altraids

Member
Livestock Farmer
Location
Devon
was looking into this but couldnt find their aims anywhere just a link to join. Would like some info before joining anything thankyou

Over the past few years I think most farmers have really struggled to hear any voice that actually seems to represent them and their interests.
The principle idea for the BFU is for it to run by farmers with the sole aim of operating in the farmers best interests.
The difficulty with that, as has been mentioned, is that farmers are rather busy farming so organising all this does take longer but I hope/ expect most would understand that this is going to make it a better organisation in the long run.
As to what the primary aims will be, that is for members to decide.

I post this as a casual observer.
While I wholly support the BFU, it is right and proper that those doing the work are using their real names which is something I preferred not to do. I will definitely join soon.
 

Mc115reed

Member
Livestock Farmer
BFU .....
a group met a couple of weeks ago to have an informal discussion on the way forward .

An interim Chairman has been appointed so that the organisation can move forward .
A steering committee has been set up and the first meeting will be tonight .
There is / are a group of members who have been doing a huge amount if work behind the scenes in order to make sure that everything is done in the correct manner. The initial steering group is made up of principally the founder members along with a few others who have shown a desire to get involved and help it move forward .
The view of the team is that in possibly 6 mths time there could be an 'election' for the committee to move forward .

Any one who has paid their £10 joining fee is eligible to look on the BFU site and put ideas forward or just view what's going on .
Tonight's agenda is available to members to view on the BFU site but we are glad of any useful constructive comments .
The organisation is in its infancy and it will be a long hard slog to get it to a 'place of recognition' in higher places .
There are contacts being made within Westminster to make known what it is about and hopefully there will soon be a 'mission statement ' as to who we are and what the intentions are .

It's a bit like eating an elephant .....one bite at a time .!

It would be easy just to sit back and do nothing but here we have a real chance to invest a tenner into trying to get a better voice for British Agriculture.

please bear in mind that this is all being done by farmers who are already busy in their everyday life and therefore things might not move quite as quickly as some would like ........but ....we are moving forward .
So basically the BFU is hoping to become what the NFU should be but have got lost along the way because the climbed aboard the heavy train? Where do I sign up?
 

Humble Village Farmer

Member
BASE UK Member
Location
Essex
 

Treg

Member
Livestock Farmer
Location
Cornwall
Hate too sound a retard but how do I get there 🤦‍♂️😅 I only know how to get too the unread threads page and the notifications page… I’m still mourning the loss of the old app 😥😥
Click on your name tag at the top of this page , scroll down until you see account upgrades, scroll down until you find BFU, how to join is there.
 

teslacoils

Member
Arable Farmer
Location
Lincolnshire
So basically the BFU is hoping to become what the NFU should be but have got lost along the way because the climbed aboard the heavy train? Where do I sign up?

Membership of the NFU does not stop you joining the BFU.

This is not like partisan politics - Id like to think that if we had a cracking good idea and the other farming organisations followed suit then that would be considered as a win anyway.

What would you like it to be?
 

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