A group of FrieslandCampina member dairy farmers has united in the collective 'Bezorgde Friesland Campina Boeren' (BFCB). In a letter to all cooperative members, the association sets 8 requirements for FrieslandCampina. These concerned farmers are calling on the other members to sign the letter in order to initiate change.
The petition is a new step in the growing dissatisfaction among FrieslandCampina members about the dairy group's policy. This came to the fore in, among other things, member meetings organized by the cooperative. FrieslandCampina's head office was also occupied 2 years ago by angry farmers, who (successfully) demanded that the group participate in a program devised by the dairy sector. nitrogen plan would say.
The concerned farmers demand that proposals for the 'Milk Money Regulations 2020' be abolished, that the 'KoeKompas', 'KoeAlert' and 'KoeMonitor' programs be discontinued and that there is clear insight into FrieslandCampina's cost structure. The cooperative structure also needs to be adapted, so that members regain voting rights and not just the Members' Council. The cooperative should also not get involved in politics (a reference to, among other things, the nitrogen plan), but focus on valorising the milk.
Stop with Natural Monuments
The members are also demanding the departure of Hester Maij, the new director of public & quality affairs at FrieslandCampina. According to these members, she has a 'green' signature, because Maij is a member of the Remkes Committee and, according to the group of farmers, was also involved in designating the Natura 2000 areas in the Netherlands. FrieslandCampina must also end its collaboration with Natuurmonumenten.
Finally, the concerned farmers demand that FrieslandCampina postpone the meeting of the board with the district councils on 17 December. At this meeting, proposals are made that were discussed at the members' meetings, such as the Milk Money Regulations. The BFCB first wants a clear answer to the requirements and, according to the collective, that is not possible before December 17.
being unheard of
In addition, the concerned farmers, and thus summarizing the core of their requirements, tell their fellow members that they have had the feeling for years that we are unheard of at FrieslandCampina. According to this group, management has no sense of what is happening on dairy farms. "After all, you're supposed to work for us and we're not supposed to work for you." With the credo 'Together Strong!' the farmers want to force change.
A FrieslandCampina spokesperson will not let us know when asked Boerenbusiness to respond publicly to the letter from the concerned farmers. "The points mentioned in the letter are discussed, along with all kinds of other matters, during the member meetings that are held in dozens of places across the country. During these closed meetings, the dialogue between the board, members council members and members is conducted."
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No no driver (anymore)
We'll see who's right
Talked to a group of farmers in Germany last week whose cooperative went bankrupt last year
1000 farmers, milk was no longer collected and the government came in handy to have them given a spot with processors
Look a little beyond your yard
And again
Internal throwing with crockery and not on the street
