Farmers Guardian podcast: Minette Batters: 'I will not become a grumpy backbencher'

As Minette Batters stands down as the NFU鈥檚 first female president, she speaks to chief reporter Rachael Brown about what the future holds for the union, her tips for the next president and her plans for life outside of the NFU

16 February 2024 鈥� 4 min read

Outgoing NFU president Minette Batters has said she will be watching the union's new top team 鈥榣ike a hawk', but will not become 鈥榓 grumpy backbencher from the sidelines'. Reflecting on her six-year...

'Price controls always hit farmers first' - industry warns of impact of proposed Scottish food price caps

SNP leader John Swinney has been criticised after proposing a statutory limit on the price of some food items

Alex Black

17 April 2026 鈥� 2 min read

Politics

OPINION - Iran war: UK is not prepared for food shortages

At a time when UK farmers are facing increasing pressure from a conflict taking place thousands of miles from British shores, the Government has been challenged to step up and support food producers before it is too late

Chris Brayford

17 April 2026 鈥� 2 min read

Politics

Iran war: Pig farmers could face 'cliff edge' if CO2 is restricted

NPA said at a time when inputs are rising and the price of pork is dropping, additional pressure on the supply chain could leave pig producers facing an uncertain future

Chris Brayford

17 April 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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