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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
Deputy Editor
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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...

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