Cfp and discussion groups

[Green Grass]

The time of year has come for our discussion group to have its cfp meeting. Last year was my first year for this group. I was surprised when got to meeting that 30% farms at meeting had not entered their figures. They had a sheet with averages of the group include top at bottom figure for each ledger. Farms that had contributed had all other contributors figures.
Of course these got spread across the tables for everyone to see.
My personal feeling is if people are not happy to share their figures with group then they shouldn't attend the meeting. I respect the many reasons people may not wish too share sensitive information.
All members contribute well at other meetings, I don't wish to split the group.
So if similar happens at next meeting which I believe will do. Should I: 1 say nothing go along with things as they have done before. 2 truck my toys out the pram grab my figures and storm off. 3 suggestions please?

 

[RastaBoy]

Don’t bother going and take the Mrs out for a meal instead.
Others figures are irrelevant to yours.
Most lie about them anyway.

 

[Green Grass]

Mrs gave that thumbs up. Trouble is I learnt alot when we changed systems from other peoples.

 

[Rossymons]

Join our AHDB group. Its free and only those who have entered get to see the CFP at the meeting.

 

[Dalos]

We have the agreement that if you dont put your figures in then you are not eligable to attend that particular meeting.
It is not fair on those that put figures up, good or bad, if it is open to others that dont have the balls to participate.
I would express your concerns to the co ordinator and state that you are not willing to participate if it is open to everyone. I am sure there are others in your group that will have the same thought and happy that you bring it up,

 

[Green Grass]

I did express my concerns last week, was told last year was a one off for various reasons. Let's hope it was. Filling my pram atm.

 

[ollie989898]

Some people probably dont want to see the truth in black and white. Others are going to carry on regardless.

 

[Horn&corn]

Best costing meeting we had was 18months ago when nearly everyone was making a loss. We’ve not put our figures in now as we’re the only organic and it’s not a clear comparison. As we’re a mixed farm it was always tricky to portion out beef from dairy etc especially young stock costs. We would still be involved if conventional but only those with figures put in would see the numbers.

 

[pappuller]

Member of a very good group here, do costings one year cop comparison the next, a mix of aligned and none aligned, gets you out and a good bit of banter to boot.

 

[lazy farmer]

can't be a member of our group if you don't put your figures in simples.
@RastaBoy i think your wrong on both counts sorry.

 

[RastaBoy]

can't be a member of our group of you don't put your figures in simples.
@RastaBoy i think your wrong on both counts sorry.

Don’t apologise if it works for you excellent.
Just gave my opinion.