In a bold attempt to move with the times I see the National Farmers Union has appointed it's first ever female President - Minette Batters.
Good job her first name is MINETTE and not FANNY ! Woof.
Minette has founded various farming initiatives - such as ‘Ladies in Beef’ - and the ‘Great British Beef Week’. They both sound like the sort of thing that would catch Boris Johnson's attention. Talking of Boris, I see his ex - Michael Gove - received a warm hand on his entrance to the NFU Conference this week. Amazingly he came up with a half sensible suggestion, which was something to do with making the "inspection regime" for farmers simpler, and less bureaucratic.
That's tough for a doggy with a short attention span to wrap his head around, but as long as I can be off the lead, worrying a few sheep - then I'll be as sound as a pound. Apparently it'll be investigated by Dame Glenys Stacey - as part of an extensive and rigorous review. My Uncle says that's a recipe for years of wasted navel gazing by civil servants; so don't hold your breath for the results.
Michael Gove also said farmers should get rewarded for how much use their land gets - by say - ramblers, campers and the like, rather than getting paid for just owning the land.
RED SKY AT NIGHT, GET ON MY LAND !! - woof
Good job her first name is MINETTE and not FANNY ! Woof.
Minette has founded various farming initiatives - such as ‘Ladies in Beef’ - and the ‘Great British Beef Week’. They both sound like the sort of thing that would catch Boris Johnson's attention. Talking of Boris, I see his ex - Michael Gove - received a warm hand on his entrance to the NFU Conference this week. Amazingly he came up with a half sensible suggestion, which was something to do with making the "inspection regime" for farmers simpler, and less bureaucratic.
That's tough for a doggy with a short attention span to wrap his head around, but as long as I can be off the lead, worrying a few sheep - then I'll be as sound as a pound. Apparently it'll be investigated by Dame Glenys Stacey - as part of an extensive and rigorous review. My Uncle says that's a recipe for years of wasted navel gazing by civil servants; so don't hold your breath for the results.
Michael Gove also said farmers should get rewarded for how much use their land gets - by say - ramblers, campers and the like, rather than getting paid for just owning the land.
RED SKY AT NIGHT, GET ON MY LAND !! - woof