NFU Forum 2022 - any sign of action or just more comittees discussing comittees

[George Useless]

Any chance we will get anything meaningful from the NFU forum this year now that its back to a normal format? Let's hope there is less of usual back scratching and political posturing....

Do we think any meaningful discussions will be had around farmer/employee welfare or does that only apply to office workers?

How can we be paid more and operate our businesses properly rather than rely on government grants to remain properly?

Will they be discussing the Panorama exposé from last week and the real reasons why conditions on that farm were so bad?

 

[MrNoo]

No, No No No and No, they;ll do feck all like they always do, congratulate themselves on yet another year of being slightly reactive to a few events. All smiles, posh lunches and plenty of hobnobbing.

I despise the NFU, arrogant pompous tow the party line nonsense, esp those more senior ones.

What percentage of NFU members are farmers?? 20% 15% They dont represent farmers anymore

 

[delilah]

Top username .

 

[George Useless]

Just had a look at the sponsors.... all the supermarkets. It's like having a lung cancer charity sponsored by the tobacco companies.

They sponsor the event and can keep screwing us all on price!!!!

Someone has to be getting paid off somewhere.

 

[Clive]

i‘m sure the lunch will be lovely

 

[George Useless]

i‘m sure the lunch will be lovely

I'm sure there will be a vegan option, sponsored by .......!!!

 

[pauld]

Well (hard hat on) Minette was on the news this morning and did a scathing job of the govt. food policies.As usual a very good defence of our industry. Raised the pig problems, labour issues , unfair competition food security etc.

Don't know what else she could do to keep some of you lot happy.

 

[George Useless]

Well (hard hat on) Minette was on the news this morning and did a scathing job of the govt. food policies.As usual a very good defence of our industry. Raised the pig problems, labour issues , unfair competition food security etc.

Don't know what else she could do to keep some of you lot happy.

All strong words to a camera and no action, I don't see her organising any pig farmer protests outside supermarkets like they did in Ireland. She lets the supermarkets sponsor the event, "well done Minette".

Come on don't be so naive!!

 

[Chickcatcher]

Minette Batters address to Conference was something that was to be admired. Thank Minette

 

[7610 super q]

Tumbleweed Gif. To lazy to search for.

 

[MrNoo]

Well (hard hat on) Minette was on the news this morning and did a scathing job of the govt. food policies.As usual a very good defence of our industry. Raised the pig problems, labour issues , unfair competition food security etc.

Don't know what else she could do to keep some of you lot happy.

Drop Red Tractor

 

[MrNoo]

Actually I see Red Tractor are sponsors too, gravy train continues.
Actually a very interesting list of sponsors, a list that just confirms my thoughts re NFU.

NFU22: Find out about our conference sponsors and exhibitors

See which organisations will be in Hall 3 at conference this year to discuss products and services that can help you run your farming business.

www.nfuonline.com

 

[ollie989898]

God the list of attending organisations makes you sick. When UK agriculture finally dies, the same names will be in the book of condolence. So utterly cynical about it all now.

 

[MrNoo]

God the list of attending organisations makes you sick. When UK agriculture finally dies, the same names will be in the book of condolence. So utterly cynical about it all now.

Yup me too, I thought it was old age setting in….
The whole industry is bent

 

[Humble Village Farmer]

Question is why does an organisation purporting to represent farmers, take money from all these non farming organisations?

Not enough farming members to remain viable in its declared purpose?

 

[Kidds]

The whole industry is bent

The whole world is bent, I am surprised how many people don't fully realise this.

 

[Clive]

Well (hard hat on) Minette was on the news this morning and did a scathing job of the govt. food policies.As usual a very good defence of our industry. Raised the pig problems, labour issues , unfair competition food security etc.

Don't know what else she could do to keep some of you lot happy.

She is a great spokesperson, the best the NFU have ever had in that respect without doubt


just a shame she has nothing of consequence or use to actually say and is not really speaking for farmers these days more the sponsors and corporate members that fund things

 

[Timbo]

Well (hard hat on) Minette was on the news this morning and did a scathing job of the govt. food policies.As usual a very good defence of our industry. Raised the pig problems, labour issues , unfair competition food security etc.

Don't know what else she could do to keep some of you lot happy.

She didnt hold back. I wouldnt want to be Eustice after lunch

 

[delilah]

Well (hard hat on) Minette was on the news this morning and did a scathing job of the govt. food policies.As usual a very good defence of our industry. Raised the pig problems, labour issues , unfair competition food security etc.

Don't know what else she could do to keep some of you lot happy.

We can all talk about the problems. Goodness knows there's enough of it goes on on here. The reason for paying subs to a national representative body is that they will promote solutions. I don't hear any coming from the NFU. Which, as others have pointed out, is fundamentally because they are controlled by, and work for, the cartel.

 

[George Useless]

Minette Batters address to Conference was something that was to be admired. Thank Minette

A bit of media training a few empty words an no action... it disappointing that you don't see though the spin! Farmers are still getting paid less.