NFU president Minette Batters delivers last speech to farmers at NFU Conference: 'Which party will deliver a plan for British food?'

NFU president Minette Batters delivered her last speech as leader of the farming organisation at the NFU Conference in Birmingham

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"This election will be critical to the future of farming and the food"
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"This election will be critical to the future of farming and the food"

Departing NFU president Minette Batters has delivered a powerful statement to political parties to back farmers ahead of an upcoming general election this year. Speaking at the NFU Conference - held...

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