Question for Minette

[Hfd Cattle]

I’m sure Guy has been asked that on here in the past and put up figures to show membership is fairly static allthough that’s probably a year or few ago.

After being nagged for 20 yrs we rejoined but already regret it so will not be renewing our membership......we are also CLA members and find them no better so will probably do the same. NFU quoted us for farm insurance as complete package. They couldn't get near to what our renewal is with our existing insurance .

 

[Hfd Cattle]

Here we go again ....as I write BBC news slating red meat again. !

 

[Ted M]

Here we go again ....as I write BBC news slating red meat again. !

Just seen it myself. Never have I seen such poor one-sided journalism.
No mention of how our new super diets of fruit and vegetables will make it to our shores out of season and how much environmental impact that may have.

 

[roscoe erf]

Why is the ag further education system failing so dismissally, Labour is becoming a huge problem and will only get worse and FE colleges offering ag courses are failing their students, Holme Lacy, Hartpury and Walford being 3 examples.

spoken like a true tory

 

[gone up the hill]

Well a poor job if Minette thinks that people are giving her hassle just because they have different views to herself!

Another question I would have for her would be to explain her speech the other day when she stated that AG must have zero emission's within the next 20 years?? if that isn't left wing and totally unworkable unless the industry stops using Fert/ spreading muck/ slurry and stops cows/ sheep etc from farting then I really don't know what is.

One thing to reduce emissions but a zero target is a complete nonsense, just who is advising her??

 

[Top Tip.]

Well a poor job if Minette thinks that people are giving her hassle just because they have different views to herself!

Another question I would have for her would be to explain her speech the other day when she stated that AG must have zero emission's within the next 20 years?? if that isn't left wing and totally unworkable unless the industry stops using Fert/ spreading muck/ slurry and stops cows/ sheep etc from farting then I really don't know what is.

One thing to reduce emissions but a zero target is a complete nonsense, just who is advising her??

To have zero emissions from ag under current rules would mean that you no longer have a livestock industry in the UK.

 

[Ted M]

Have just seen an ad for McDonald's highlighting the quality produce British farmers provide them with.
Much more like it. Maybe the nfu & red tractor should take note

 

[spin cycle]

has anybody suggested 'would you like to come back to mine to see my etchings?'

 

[Poorbuthappy]

To have zero emissions from ag under current rules would mean that you no longer have a livestock industry in the UK.

Actually I suspect the livestock sector may be the only part that could continue. Albeit under a different system than currently.

 

[JP1]

Is there an actual tie up between the NFU and NFU mutual?? One is involved in flogging insurance and has no business involving itself in politics.

The Group Secretaries get a few hundred quid a year to do the meetings and facilitating for NFU and earn their income from flogging you insurance. Hence why many aren't that fussed about the former

 

[ollie989898]

The Group Secretaries get a few hundred quid a year to do the meetings and facilitating for NFU and earn their income from flogging you insurance. Hence why many aren't that fussed about the former

A very peculiar arrangement.

 

[Scholsey]

Well a poor job if Minette thinks that people are giving her hassle just because they have different views to herself!

Another question I would have for her would be to explain her speech the other day when she stated that AG must have zero emission's within the next 20 years?? if that isn't left wing and totally unworkable unless the industry stops using Fert/ spreading muck/ slurry and stops cows/ sheep etc from farting then I really don't know what is.

One thing to reduce emissions but a zero target is a complete nonsense, just who is advising her??

She actually said “Net Zero emissions” zero emissions and net zero emissions is very different.

 

[Top Tip.]

Actually I suspect the livestock sector may be the only part that could continue. Albeit under a different system than currently.

I agree but there would have to be a complete change in the way that it is monitored.

 

[Tarw Coch]

It’s a funny old word, farming, the producing of food must be the single most important thing for the survival of most humans, those who aren’t able to hunt or grow their own anyway and there’s talk of/expectations of zero emissions yet there must be a1001 things or more that people do which aren’t essential to survival that will never come close be that a short car journey for leisure purposes to jetting off on a foreign holiday.
I’m not saying there aren’t things that could or indeed should be done to cut down on farmings emissions but an expectation of zero from farming but not from leisure is just plain...............well, I’m lost for words.

 

[hally]

It’s a funny old word, farming, the producing of food must be the single most important thing for the survival of most humans, those who aren’t able to hunt or grow their own anyway and there’s talk of/expectations of zero emissions yet there must be a1001 things or more that people do which aren’t essential to survival that will never come close be that a short car journey for leisure purposes to jetting off on a foreign holiday.
I’m not saying there aren’t things that could or indeed should be done to cut down on farmings emissions but an expectation of zero from farming but not from leisure is just plain...............well, I’m lost for words.

Spot on post

 

[Hindsight]

It’s a funny old word, farming, the producing of food must be the single most important thing for the survival of most humans, those who aren’t able to hunt or grow their own anyway and there’s talk of/expectations of zero emissions yet there must be a1001 things or more that people do which aren’t essential to survival that will never come close be that a short car journey for leisure purposes to jetting off on a foreign holiday.
I’m not saying there aren’t things that could or indeed should be done to cut down on farmings emissions but an expectation of zero from farming but not from leisure is just plain...............well, I’m lost for words.

Yes indeed I have mused similar - particularly about the recent emphasis on Ammonia. But yesterday I happened to be driving and caught the BBC radio 4 programme Inside Science. There was a piece on pollutants - well worth a listen. And an explanation (brief) of why Ammonia is so important. In itself it is not damaging but in the air it forms a precursor molecule that allows other molecules (sulphur dioxide and a few others) to turn into particulates. I have not explained that very clearly so I would recommend iplayer and catch the article if you are interested. Regards.

 

[watcher72]

Farmers say the NFU is just a talking shop....what's this forum if it isn't just a talking shop?



Had a text from a friend saying there are two open meetings in Devon next week that Minette. Is attending . I am sure anyone , like @ Jerry , could attend and ask any question they like?

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Shall I nip down?

 

[watcher72]

Shall I nip down?

Well I would hazard a guess this isn't the first , or the last, meeting she, or any of the office holders , have held with grass roots members across the country. So try looking a bit more local.

Could ask the same questions for the CLA or TFA elected top tables?

 

[Hilly]

After all the bad press we are getting and nfu seem to do nothing hows about asking her for your money back ?