National Farmers’ Union elects first female president in 110-year history
Promotion of Wiltshire beef, sheep and arable farmer follows her role as the organisation's deputy president
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Your support makes all the difference.The National Farmers’ Union has elected its first female president in the 110-year history of the organisation.
Minette Batters became the first woman to hold the top job at the organisation, which represents more than 50,000 farmers in England and Wales.
Ms Batters, who is a Wiltshire beef, sheep and arable farmer, was previously the NFU’s deputy president.
She said more women wanted to be farmers in the future.
"I like to think farming is all about men and women, most businesses have men and women involved in them so I don't see it as any big issue,” Ms Batters told Sky News.
"We have got colleges now with many more women coming through wanting to be the farmers of the future.
"But it is not about men and women, it is about both, and having our voices heard."
The NFU announced the result from the organisation's annual meeting in Birmingham.
Agencies contributed to this report
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