US farming pays tribute to 'humble peanut farmer' who became President

Jimmy Carter, the most recent farmer to occupy the Whitehouse, died on December 29 aged 100

Alex Black
clock • 1 min read
US farming pays tribute to 'humble peanut farmer' who became President

The US farming sector has paid tribute to the 39th President of the US, Jimmy Carter, who died on December 29 aged 100. Mr Carter was the most recent farmer to occupy the Whitehouse, with the NFU stating...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

More on Politics

Councils unite in bid to halt UK's largest solar farm

Councils unite in bid to halt UK's largest solar farm

Lincolnshire County Council and North Kesteven District Council said solar developments are taking up large amounts of the best and most versatile agricultural land, something they argued was already limited in the country

Chris Brayford
clock 29 April 2026 • 3 min read
Efra chair backs farmers in row over proposed food price cuts

Efra chair backs farmers in row over proposed food price cuts

Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael says governments would be better helping farmers to meet their input costs

clock 28 April 2026 • 2 min read
Global Ag View: Farmers warn European Commission over danger of moving too slow in current crisis

Global Ag View: Farmers warn European Commission over danger of moving too slow in current crisis

European farming leaders have highlighted the mounting pressures hitting the sector

Alex Black
clock 24 April 2026 • 2 min read