Tom, who is an arable farmer from Essex, appeared at the Public Sector Catering Expo where he spoke about ‘building a resilient and sustainable food system together’ and highlighted the importance of food traceability.
Commenting on the news, he said: “Profitable production, and the stability and clarity which allows NFU members to plan for and reinvest in their farming and growing businesses will always be my priority. This sits at the heart of delivering sustainable, high-quality and high-welfare food for our country.
“In the run up to the general election we have the overwhelming support of the public and all political parties must put a plan in place for home-grown food. I also want to focus on forging ever-closer connections with NFU members on the ground. My message to our membership is simple: this is your organisation. We need to hear your views and we need your input. United we are a powerful voice.
“I would also like, on behalf of all NFU members, and I suspect, the public, to thank our outgoing president Minette Batters, for her years of dedication to the NFU, service which has led to outstanding successes. We are in a challenging time for agriculture in England and Wales, but it’s also a time of great opportunity, and the NFU will be at the heart of delivering results for our members.”
He will be joined alongside David Exwood as deputy president and Rachel Hallos as vice president.