Minette Batters has been re - elect as President of the NFU to represent the interests of more than 46,000 husbandman and agriculturalist across England and Wales .
Mrs Batters , a boeuf granger from Wiltshire , will service as President for another two years alongside Stuart Roberts as Deputy President and Tom Bradshaw as Vice President .
The election read space after the AGM of the NFU Council , a representative body made up of its elected member , follow the NFU ’s one-year league .
Mrs Batters said : “ I am so majestic to be capable to stand for the NFU ’s 46,000 farmer and grower members at this decisive time when the future for Britain ’s food and farming industry will be shaped .
“ The next distich of yr are going to be dispute for our sphere and we need the farming industry to talk with one voice ; whether its campaigning to ensure our solid food standard are n’t sabotage by trade deals that let sub - standard intellectual nourishment imports into the country , or make for with the government , stakeholders and wider diligence to go the global burster in produce mood - well-disposed food . I am determined that the NFU will do everything in its power to lead our industry into a profitable , fertile and thriving future .
“ I would like to welcome Tom into the squad and I look forrader to work out with him and Stuart to avail the British husbandry sector fulfil its voltage as a world loss leader in timber food production . I would also wish to make up tribute and in person thank Guy for his unbelievable service over the preceding six years represent our members as Vice and Deputy President . ”
Mr Roberts say : “ I would like to give thanks all the penis who have lent me their support as Vice President over the past two days . I have seen first - script the unbelievable work the NFU does on their behalf and I ’m frantic to work up on this further as Deputy President .
“ British farming is face a groovy many change and challenge , from trade and standards to water direction . It is important we demonstrate that British agriculture can be part of the solution to these issues and I look forward to working with Minette and Tom as we work towards creating a productive and profitable future for our fellow member . ”
Mr Bradshaw said : “ I ’m delighted to be joining the NFU officeholder team and would like to thank member for the opportunity to put their interests across to policy - makers , the public and wider industriousness . I look ahead to working with Minette and Stuart to build a thriving food for thought and husbandry landscape painting serving generation to come . ”
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