The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has announced that Tom Bradshaw has been re-elected as president.
An arable farmer from Essex, Bradshaw has been part of the NFU officeholder team for six years, the NFU said.
He has served as president for the past two years and previously held both the vice-president and deputy president positions for the union.
Bradshaw will be joined by Paul Tompkins as deputy president and Robyn Munt as vice-president.
Speaking of his re-election Bradshaw said: “I am deeply honoured and extremely proud to have been re-elected President of this superb organisation.”
“The past 18 months have been among the most challenging in recent memory for British farming.
“Throughout this time, the NFU has been at the forefront of fighting for our industry and none of it would have been possible without our members.”
Bradshaw went on to say that with the support of the public, the NFU will continue to campaign for its members behalf to ensure the right policies are in place to create a more resilient, thriving and profitable British farming industry, as well as to secure long-term food security for the UK.
NFU deputy president Paul Tompkins said: “Every farmer and grower, whatever their sector, scale or system, wants the same essentials; fairness, stability and the chance to build a future.
“Our union is at its best when it operates as a team, our members, officeholders and staff all pulling in the same direction, working with those that share our values.”
Robyn Munt, NFU vice-president said that as a fifth generation beef, sheep and arable farmer she knows what a challenging time it has been for the farming industry with confidence at an all time low.
“The next two years are about working with our members to create a landscape for resilient, productive and profitable farming businesses to thrive so we can continue producing sustainable food for the nation alongside protecting and enhancing the great British countryside.” Munt said.
The new NFU elected officeholder team will be in office for the next two years.
