- Location
- West Midlands
Cancelled NFU membership yesterday, and have someone else coming to quote for insurances tomorrow because of NFU not standing up for us against RT. Been with NFU for at least two generations.
Red Tractor Fight, Campaign Resources
- Thread starter Grass And Grain
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- Location
- Yorks
tullah
Member
- Location
- Linconshire
I wonder what the Nfu say to each member that leaves. Does anybody know how often the Nfu have to say it?
it must be coming rather the norm at Nfu.
Yep, very important to inform local rep, County and National bods.
Local and County level are not happy, I suspect.
tullah
Member
- Location
- Linconshire
Then why don't they make themselves happy. I don't understand their logic.
If I was still a member I'd be saying ...do something to stop fellow members leaving.
- Location
- West Midlands
Yes, didn't seem to worried. Did speak to a friend yesterday he also has cancelled his membership. Would be interesting how many people have cancelled their membership.
- Location
- West Midlands
When I spoke to our local sectary a few weeks ago about leaving, he said he would tell county and someone would phone me. No phone call. I've left.
- Location
- Herefordshire
I honestly think they are not worried about farmers leaving the NFU,they seemed to have moved on to their corporate members,the very bodies that, years ago,they would be fighting tooth and nail to get a better deal.They have,in effect,jumped into bed with the enemy.Local and County level are pretty toothless as far as I can see.
- Location
- Yorks
NFU seem to have their head burried deep in the sand.
I know we have differences of opinion when debating an issue, and never 100% in favour of something, but when the RT unlevel playingfield is explained to cereals farmers, 99% understand the problem and think that it's wrong.
I know we have differences of opinion when debating an issue, and never 100% in favour of something, but when the RT unlevel playingfield is explained to cereals farmers, 99% understand the problem and think that it's wrong.
SilliamWhale
Member
Truth be told. They're not interested in your (or my) opinion. They just don't care.
- Location
- south norfolk
Had nfu out last week to revue insurance.I mentioned red tractor and nfu being involved but the person did not seem bothered and knew very little about it either.I also mentioned the farmer members were leaving en mass too due to lack of support over rt but again not really concerned.
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tullah
Member
- Location
- Linconshire
With 99% on board I don't understand how the non f.. union can go against the grain. In other walks of life this just doesn't happen and I question their mental capacity. Even if these people cave in they are never to be trusted again after this episode.
Why is the non farmers union on a suicide mission? Can someone explain.
Why is the non farmers union on a suicide mission? Can someone explain.
Pension and Insurance Salesman (or woman) only by the sounds of it.
Old Group Reps have a slightly greater feel for whats going on... sometimes...
My Renewal pack arrived last week and is sitting on the side. However, the DD was cancelled months ago!
- Location
- Yorks
Take a photo and upload it on a new thread. Say you'll re-join when NFU get you equal access to UK grain markets.
Then we'll spread it on Twitter.
- Location
- Hammerwich
They have so much money they don't need to worry about losing a few farming members who make their lives difficult by asking awkward questions. THis is the sad state of affairs we are in with the NFU.
They aren't here for farmers predominantly anymore. They are just here to line pockets and exist in food. Too many examples of a money-go-round in our industry. Same people, who say the party line, get jobs.
Also when are they going to change the name of the "Voluntary Initiative". Another joke of an organisation that doesn't step up or even do what its says on the tin.
- Location
- Herefordshire
I think the problem we have is that people in control of AIC,ADHB,NFU and RT are sitting very comfortably. They are all taking money from farmers,have comfortable salaries and have plenty of cash floating around.None of them,collectively or independently,want to rock the boat.I would imagine there has been plenty of phone calls flying between them and they have all been told to sit out as it will probably, in time,fizzle out.
In the past we would of gone to the NFU for help but they are part of the problem and no longer represent us.I wonder if the CLA(or whatever they're called today) or the tenants association would be worth approaching or have they already ?
In the past we would of gone to the NFU for help but they are part of the problem and no longer represent us.I wonder if the CLA(or whatever they're called today) or the tenants association would be worth approaching or have they already ?
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I mentioned to the financial guy that I was unlikely to invest with him because the NFU seem to be against farmers when I feel they should be supporting them and he was a bit sharp and couldn't end the conversation quickly enough. Whether he's heard it all before I'm not sure.
- Location
- Cirencester
Dont know but my Mutual bod is in for a shock and an earful when he asks about renewal as it wont be happening with them ever again.