Martin Kennedy is set to stand unchallenged for the position of the President of the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS).
The Highland Perthshire farmer is expected to seal the position for a further two years at the union’s AGM on Friday, February 10, 2023. He has served as president for the past two years.
No other nominations for president were received by the union by the deadline of Monday, December 12, 2022.
“It has been a privilege to serve NFU Scotland as president, a role I have enjoyed immensely over the past two very difficult years where we have had to deal with a myriad of challenges from global to local spectrums,” Kennedy said.
“I hope to be re-elected president by council in the new year. That would be a huge honour at a time when the changes, challenges and opportunities facing Scottish farmers and crofters have never been so immense.
“These will be incredibly busy and significant times for the union as we strive to secure a sustainable, profitable future for Scottish agriculture.
“If elected, I will remain fully committed to driving forward the work NFU Scotland is doing on behalf of more than 9000 members across Scotland.
“Strong teamwork has always been central to NFU Scotland’s lobbying efforts. There are three excellent candidates for the vice-presidential posts, and I encourage each and every member to take part in the forthcoming hustings events, feeding back to their council members on who they believe is best suited to fill these influential posts when it comes to the vote on February 10.”
Vice president position
Three nominations for the two vice-presidential posts have been received by NFU Scotland:
- Andrew Connon, North Quilquox, Ythanbank, Ellon, Aberdeenshire;
- Alasdair Macnab, Kildun Farm, Dingwall, Ross-shire;
- Robin Traquair, Wellington Farm, Millerhill, Dalkeith, Midlothian.
A series of regional hustings events will take place in January ahead of the voting process.
These events are aimed at providing NFU Scotland members with an opportunity to question each candidate about what their plans are for leading the agricultural industry and NFU Scotland ahead of the voting process.
The NFU Scotland council meeting being held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow on Friday, February 10, 2023.
