NFU elections 2010 - what's at stake

PRESIDENT

Peter Kendall, president for the last four years, faces a challenge from outspoken, Somerset farmer and businessman, Derek Mead.

Mr Mead, who stood for president in 2004 and deputy president in 2006 but picked up only a handful of votes, is trying to appeal to council by promising a more robust approach to dealings with supermarkets and Defra.

Mr Kendall is holding up his track record as justification for a third term. 

Even though needs 75 per cent of the vote it would be a massive shock if Mr Kendall was unseated.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

This four-way race is potentially about much more than being deputy president for the next two years. The winner will be in pole position to succeed Mr Kendall, probably in two years’ time.

Mr Raymond has plenty of support from council members who believe he has earned the right to another two years. But the three other candidates all have supporters who believe they could be a better long-term bet for president.

It may come down to whether they can muster up enough support between them to force Mr Raymond to a two-person final round, where he will need 75 per dent of the vote to survive.

VICE PRESIDENT

This is a very open contest with potentially 10 candidates standing. Some have a higher profiles among than others. But as Paul Temple showed four years ago, it can simply come down to how well they perform in front of council on the day.

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