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NFU Mutual and the farming unions
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NFU
The National Farmers' Union of England and Wales is the largest farming organisation in the UK. It champions British farming and provides professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members. The voice of British farming, it stands up for agricultural businesses, acting as a source of information, advice and support for over 250,000 members.
NFU Mutual and the NFU have a long and successful history together and we still enjoy a close, strong, symbiotic relationship today - our Headquarters are a stone's throw from away one another, and almost all NFU Mutual Agents are also Group Secretaries for one of the Farming Unions.
The NFU is incredibly important to the farming community. Representing British farmers and getting key NFU messages out to consumers and influential voices is the core focus of NFU campaigns. It acts as an advocate for the farmers of England and Wales, lobbying at Westminster and the Welsh Assembly in Cardiff, as well as ensuring representation in Brussels. The NFU also shares news, provides practical support and disseminates information to the agricultural industry, often through our network of Group Secretaries.
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NFU Cymru
NFU Cymru has nearly 15,000 members, and represents the majority of farmers in Wales. It assumes responsibility for the development of agricultural and rural policy in Wales. It aims to help rural communities - of which agriculture is the backbone - become more economically, socially and environmentally sustainable. Working closely with the NFU England, it acts as an advocate for the farmers of Wales, lobbying at Westminster, to the Welsh Assembly in Cardiff, and ensuring our representation in Brussels.
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NFU Scotland
NFU Scotland exists to promote and protect the interests of Farmers, Crofters and Growers by influencing government, the supply chain and consumers in order to secure a sustainable future for Scottish agriculture. It was formed in 1913 and is Scotland's leading agricultural organisation, representing over 9,000 members.
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NFU Ulster Farmers' Union
The UFU with 11,000 members is the largest Farming Union in Ireland. With 23 offices across Northern Ireland and its Head Quarters in Belfast, it has a permanent presence in Brussels through the shared Farming Union office. Agents who work with the UFU provide service and support, standing up for the rights of NI farmers; maximising membership and promoting democracy, pride and passion in farming.
NFU Mutual has a long and successful history of partnering with farming unions.
Farming Agent - and rural champion
By assuming roles within farming unions as Group Secretaries in England, Wales and Scotland and as Group Managers in Northern Ireland - our Farming Agents make meaningful, profitable connections with farmers, growers, and the rural community at large. By representing rural people, sharing expertise and standing up for the countryside, they develop relationships and play a valuable part in sustaining the UK’s agricultural industry. All of which affords more opportunities to introduce potential members to how much NFU Mutual has to offer.
How it works
You’ll combine your work as an Agent with your duties as a Group Secretary or UFU Group Manager. It’s rewarding and satisfying ... you’ll make a real difference to the local farming community, all the while identifying and capitalising on opportunities for new business. How? By championing farmers’ interests; communicating union policies and services; recruiting and retaining members for the relevant farming union; arranging meetings and events for local members; and supporting members.
Support and expert backing
How will you make the most of your new role? With our help, of course. Becoming an asset to the farming community is easier than you think when you’ve got a supportive, expert network behind you. Our headquarters and regional offices offer expertise, advice and specialist support. Whether you need help with marketing and media, advice from a policy specialist who really understands the issues farmers face, or a chat about sales and retention, we’re here to help you.