Tom Bradshaw has been re-elected NFU President. Tom, an arable farmer from Essex, has been part of the NFU officeholder team for six years, having served as President for the past two years and holding both the Vice-president and Deputy President positions before that.
He will be joined by Paul Tompkins as Deputy President and Robyn Munt as Vice-president.
President
NFU President Tom Bradshaw said: “I am deeply honoured and extremely proud to have been re-elected President of this superb organisation. I would like to thank both David and Rachel for their commitment and service to the NFU and its members.
“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. The success we have achieved has been down to working collaboratively and showing a united front. Together we have been stronger.
“With the support of the public, we will continue to campaign hard on our members’ behalf to ensure the right policies are in place in order to create an environment for a more resilient, thriving and profitable British farming industry, and secure long-term food security for the UK.”
Tom Bradshaw
NFU President
The home farm is based around arable production but has also diversified into equestrian and renewables.
Tom has represented the NFU from Local Branch Chairman through to Chair of the National Combinable Crops Board.
Tom was elected to the position of NFU President in February 2024 and re-elected in February 2026.
Responsibilities
- Fair dealing provisions
- Food chain relations (post-farmgate)
- Labour – immigration and SWS (Seasonal Workers Scheme)
- Planning/on-farm infrastructure
- Public procurement
- Regulation
- SPS (Sanitary and Phytosanitary) agreement
- Taxation and fiscal policy – IHT (inheritance tax) review
- Trade
NFU Deputy President
NFU Deputy President Paul Tompkins said: “It’s an incredible privilege to be chosen to serve as NFU Deputy President at a time when British agriculture faces real pressures but holds even greater potential.
“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.
“My focus is now clear – deliver practical results for farmers, work collaboratively, keep a sharp commercial outlook and build confidence across the farming community.”
Paul Tompkins
NFU Deputy President
Not from a farming background, Paul worked in the financial sector before meeting his wife and joining the family dairy business.
Farming as part of a family partnership in the Vale of York, he combines hands‑on experience running a large, modern dairy business with more than a decade representing producers at national level.
His work has focused on championing a confident and sustainable future for UK farming, shaped by those who understand its realities on the ground.
As a long‑serving member of the NFU Dairy Board, Paul helped navigate volatility in milk markets, environmental regulation and changing trade conditions, always arguing for policies that reward productive, resilient farm businesses.
Alongside his policy work, he is an active communicator, using media, events and on‑farm engagement to bridge the gap between farmers, industry and policymakers.
With two teenage children and as a keen runner, Paul is rooted in family, community and the countryside, bringing energy, clarity and determination to every role he undertakes.
Paul was elected to the position of NFU Deputy President in February 2026.
Responsibilities
- Assurance schemes including the farm assurance review
- Banking
- Bovine TB
- Environment and climate
- Food labelling
- Organics
- Plant health
- Productivity and innovation
- Supply chain relations (pre-farmgate)
- Water – availability, flooding and quality (including permitting)
NFU Vice-president
NFU Vice-president Robyn Munt said: “I’m incredibly proud and honoured to have been elected to represent Britain’s farmers as part of the NFU officeholder team.
“As a fifth-generation beef, sheep and arable farmer, I know what a challenging time it has been for the farming industry with confidence at an all-time low due to volatile costs, threats of disease and extreme weather.
“For me, 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.”
Robyn Munt
NFU Vice-president
Passionate about the future of British farming, Robyn champions innovation and opportunity within the sector.
Founder of Wight Rural Hub and an independent consultant, she believes in the power of bringing farmers and stakeholders together to share knowledge, strengthen collaboration and develop practical solutions that drive sustainable, forward-looking farm businesses.
Robyn was elected to the position of NFU Vice-president in February 2026.
Responsibilities
- Agricultural policy transition – ELMs (Environmental Land Management schemes)
- Agricultural tenancies
- Animal health and welfare
- Education
- EU and international relationships
- Farm safety
- Health and safety and wellbeing
- Housing and development
- National infrastructure (including rural services)
- Rural crime
- Species reintroduction
- Transport
- Uplands
- Workforce, skills, training