Minette Batters — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Appointed a Cross-bench Peer by Rishi Sunak in July 2024, entering the House of Lords as Baroness Batters of Downton in September 2024
Served as President of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) from 2018 to 2024
Held roles as NFU Deputy President (2014-2018) and member of the NFU Governance Board
Built a mixed farming business from scratch in South Wiltshire, starting in 1998, including a suckler herd, sheep, arable, and diversification into a wedding venue, holiday lets, and a cut flowers business
Ran a freelance bespoke catering enterprise from 1987-2014, later incorporated into her wedding venue business

Biography

Minette Batters DL is a prominent figure in British agriculture and politics, currently serving as a Cross-bench Peer in the House of Lords. Appointed by former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in July 2024, she entered the House of Lords as Baroness Batters of Downton on September 10, 2024.

Prior to her peerage, Batters dedicated a significant part of her career to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), serving as its President from 2018 to 2024.