The 94th NFYFC Annual Meeting of Clubs took place on Sunday 26 April 2026 at the Elephant & Castle Hotel in Newtown, with members joining both in person and via a live stream from across England and Wales.
The hybrid format ensured strong engagement from across the federation, with members able to follow proceedings and take part in voting remotely as well as in the room.
Elections for NFYFC officers were conducted via an online voting system, enabling eligible members to cast their votes quickly and securely.
The following officers were elected:
A key focus of the meeting was the discussion around the proposed subscriptions changes. A number of amendments were put forward, prompting thoughtful and constructive debate from members both in person and online.
Following discussion, the amendment proposed by Cumbria FYFC was taken forward as the substantive motion. This motion was then voted on and passed, setting the direction for future membership subscriptions.
The NFYFC Annual Report for 2025 was presented during the meeting, alongside updates from the Board of Management and Steering Groups. The report was subsequently adopted by an online vote, reflecting members’ support for the organisation’s work over the past year.
The meeting also celebrated the outstanding achievements of members, clubs and county federations over the past year, with a number of prestigious trophies presented:
William Maydwell (Leicestershire FYFC)
Harmston YFC (Lincolnshire FYFC)
Bedfordshire FYFC
Devon FYFC
Berkshire FYFC
Isle of Man FYFC (52.27% increase)
Suffolk FYFC
Drigg YFC (Cumbria)
Harriet Gregory (Derbyshire FYFC – for the video from her volunteering trip to Sri Lanka)
William Grovestock (Hertfordshire FYFC)
After the conclusion of the AMC, young farmers supported a new AGRI Forum - Proud to Farm – an event developed for discussion about industry opportunities and challenges with NFU Cymru President Abi Reader, NAAC CEO Jill Hewitt and RABI’s Head of External Affairs Sandy Kapila.
Led by YFC AGRI Chair Nathan Greenwood and supported by his vice chair Jess Radnor, topics ranged from challenging the current culture of farm safety, contracting and future farming opportunities and personal and professional resilience. Young farmers and speakers alike found action points to take away and welcomed the honest and reflective conversation.
