Motion for a vote of no confidence in NFYFC overwhelmingly rejected

A motion for a vote of no confidence in the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Club has failed, with an overwhelming majority not in favour.

The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs’ (NFYFC) Council voted to support its Board of Management and Officer team at the Council meeting in Coventry on 20 October.

A majority (83%) of all Council members present, which included representatives from County Federations across England and Wales, voted against the motion of a vote of no confidence in the Board.

In summer, the national body’s Board of Management voted to no longer hold the Annual Convention for its young farmer members.

It follows the organisation being forced to take disciplinary processes after identifying young farmers involved in antisocial behaviour during its Annual Convention in Blackpool back in May.

The release of a viral video showing the antisocial behaviour led the Chairman of the NFYFC, Lynsey Martin to issue out a public apology to Blackpool's citizens.

During the meeting on 20 October, two amendments to the vote of no confidence were also put forward and both were defeated.

NFYFC’s Chairman of Council Lynsey Martin, from Kent FYFC, said in a letter issued to all members following the meeting: “As I saw throughout National Young Farmers’ Week, we all love this organisation and are proud of what it achieves.

“That was evident this weekend when YFC members represented your Counties and are helping to shape future plans,” she said.