National Farmers' Union elects first female president
by Press Association from Environment | The Guardian on (#3GE5E)
Minette Batters becomes first woman to hold top job since NFU was founded in 1908
The National Farmers' Union has elected Minette Batters as the first female president in the organisation's 110-year history.
Batters, a Wiltshire beef, sheep and arable farmer who has also diversified her business into weddings and catering, was previously the NFU's deputy president.
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