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Minette Batters

Defra has two years to solve farm profitability crisis - Batters

Agri Politics

5 months ago

Defra has two years to solve farm profitability crisis - Batters

Baroness Batters appeared before the EFRA committee this week, where she warned that urgent action is needed to solve the UK's farming profitability crisis.

Former NFU president to lead farm profitability review

Agri Politics

1 year ago

Former NFU president to lead farm profitability review

Former NFU President and farmer, Minette Batters has been appointed to lead a review of farm profitability.  

Farmers faced 'unprecedented challenges' in 2023 - NFU president

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Farmers faced 'unprecedented challenges' in 2023 - NFU president

The president of the National Farmers' Union (NFU), Minette Batters, said 2023 cannot be reflected...

'Farmers were right' on food pricing - Bank of England governor

Agri-Business

3 years ago

'Farmers were right' on food pricing - Bank of England governor

The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has said that there is "lots to learn from farmers", when speaking of warnings of on

Minette Batters to step down as NFU president

Agri Politics

3 years ago

Minette Batters to step down as NFU president

Minette Batters has announced her intention to step down from her role as president of the National Farmers' Union (NFU) in February 2024.

Agri-Business

3 years ago

NFU calls for more 'resilient' food supply chain

The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has today (Wednesday, August 9) called for more resilient food...

NFU calls for more 'resilient' food supply chain

Agri Politics

3 years ago

Government investment needed to 'unlock' food sector - NFU

In her New Year message, president of the NFU, Minette Batters, said government investment is needed to "unlock a thriving food sector".

Government investment needed to 'unlock' food sector - NFU

Agri Politics

4 years ago

'The past 12 months have thrown everything at us' - Batters

National Farmers Union (NFU) President Minette Batters has said that the past 12 months have thrown everything at us, from a growing labour crisis...

'The past 12 months have thrown everything at us' - Batters

Agri Politics

6 years ago

'Path to Sustainable Farming' leaves English farmers with questions - Batters

Responding to the publication of Defra’s agricultural transition roadmap, NFU President Minette Batters said.

'Path to Sustainable Farming' leaves English farmers with questions - Batters

Agri Politics

6 years ago

Abbott and Batters debate Brexit and future of UK agriculture in OFC webinar

Tony Abbott joined Minette Batters in a heavy-weight debate about the future of UK agriculture, Brexit and trade in a recent webinar

Abbott and Batters debate Brexit and future of UK agriculture in OFC webinar

Agri Politics

6 years ago

NFU president meets prime minister in wake of Agriculture Bill defeat

Minette Batters has met Prime Minister Boris Johnson, where she stressed the need to safeguard British farming’s high standards in trade.

NFU president meets prime minister in wake of Agriculture Bill defeat

Agri Politics

6 years ago

'The future of British food and farming is at stake' - Batters

MPs have rejected an amendment to the Agriculture Bill which would have enshrined food safety by law by 322 votes to 279.

'The future of British food and farming is at stake' - Batters

Agri Politics

6 years ago

'The EU remains the most important market for British agri-food exports' - NFU

The President of the NFU Minette Batters has responded to the publication of the government's Reasonable Worst Case Scenario for borders.

'The EU remains the most important market for British agri-food exports' - NFU

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