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 th...
