NFU sugar board elects Norfolk farmer as new chair

In taking on the new role, Kit Papworth has announced he will be stepping down from his position as combinable crops and sugar beet sector chair at Red Tractor

Rachael Brown
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CREDIT: NFU

The NFU Sugar Board has elected Norfolk farmer Kit Papworth as its new chair. In taking on the new role, Mr Papworth has announced he will be stepping down from his position as combinable crops and sugar...

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