Structure
The NFU champions British farming and provides professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members.
The NFU was founded in 1908 and is financed by members' subscriptions. We are not affiliated to any political party and have a completely democratic structure.
Today, our trade association is the largest farming organisation in the UK, providing a strong and respected voice for the industry and employing a team of 500 staff to support the needs of its members locally, nationally and internationally.
Among its many strengths is its unique network of local offices and advisers, co-funded by NFU Mutual, meaning NFU members are never far from one of our representatives.
These branches are co-ordinated from the NFU's purpose-built headquarters on the Royal Showground at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, which opened in December 2005.
Click here to see more images of our pioneering building at Stoneleigh Park.
To contact the NFU's Headquarters at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, click here.
The organisation has no political affiliation and this helps it to negotiate effectively and independently at every level - providing individual help for members who find themselves in a "David and Goliath" situation and providing a big voice on behalf of the wider industry.
Today, this important negotiation involves not only politicians and officials - in the UK and overseas - but many other groups and organisations that have an interest in farming, food and the environment.
NFU Mission Statement
The NFU champions British farming and provides professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members.
In recent years, in response to increasing demands and time pressures on farmers and growers, the NFU continues to roll-out its highly successful series of support services - offering help with legal, planning and taxation matters, marketing and food promotion.
In addition, the NFU offers its members useful industry links, discounts, and access 24-hours-a-day to information through its website, NFU Online.
NFU CallFirst also provides every member with unlimited access to no-fee professional and legal support on business matters from in-house specialists. NFU Mutual also remains the country's leading rural insurer.
Our current officeholders for 2006-2008
Elections are held every two years.
Our current officeholders are all farmers elected by and from the membership:
Peter Kendall, President
For Peter's profile, click here.
Meurig Raymond, Deputy President
For Meurig's profile, click here.
Paul Temple, Vice President
For Paul's profile, click here.
Dai Davies, Welsh President
For Dai's profile, click here.
