NFU Points Finger At DFB Board

Much of the blame for the collapse of milk co-operative Dairy Farmers of Britain can be lain fairly and squarely at the door of the board of directors, say the NFU.

A statement on the NFU website, falls short of calling them a raggle-taggle bunch of numpties, but only just.

In it, NFU Director General Richard Macdonald says: "The creditor's report makes for depressing reading. I'm sure that many farmers won't be surprised to learn that the underlying causes of DFB's problems appear to include a flawed business plan, poor management and bad decision making."

Adding: "Farmers will be looking for somebody to blame for the pain and losses they have experienced and many of our members have questioned the integrity, professionalism and ability of DFB executives and council members in light of its collapse."

Concluding that: "The report shows no evidence of wrong-doing but makes it clear that the main responsibility for the long line of bad decisions, aborted projects and lack of any clear strategy within DFB rests with the board and the executive team."

Full sorry story here: Numpties R Us