Peter Kendall elected NFU President
Peter Kendall has been elected President of the National Farmers Union of England and Wales.
Peter Kendall celebrates after being named NFU President
The result was announced following a vote of council delegates at the NFU Annual Conference in Birmingham.
Following the announcement Mr Kendall said: "Farming is at a pivotal stage in its development, it needs a strong and clear leadership. Representing all sections of a united industry is vital. I am looking forward to the challenge ahead."
NFU President Peter Kendall with his wife, Emma
Mr Kendall farms 620 hectares of combinable crops in East Bedfordshire, in partnership with his brother Richard. He replaces incumbent Tim Bennett who served as President for two years.
All change at the top, from left to right: Paul Temple (Vice President), Peter Kendall (President), Meurig Raymond (Deputy President)
Meurig Raymond was elected Deputy President, he has held the post of vice president for the past two years. Mr Raymond, 53, farms 1,100 hectares in Pembrokeshire in partnership with his twin brother. They have 600 dairy cows, with 300 followers.
They also farm beef cattle and 2,500 store lambs for fattening. There are a further 600 hectares of combinable crops and 60 hectares of potatoes.
Paul Temple was elected Vice President. Mr Temple, 44, farms 380 hectares in Yorkshire with a mixture of combinable crops, 500 head of cattle and vining peas.
Outgoing President Tim Bennett wished the new office holder team every success. He stressed that the NFU is the only organisation capable of representing British farming and the need for all the different sectors and interests in farming to be united behind the new office holders.
