The key role British farmers and growers play in “feeding the nation” and caring for the environment will be showcased at one of the oldest and longest civic processions in the world this weekend, according to the NFU.
Against the backdrop of all of the pomp and pageantry of the historic Lord Mayor’s Show in the City of London, the NFU together with the Worshipful Company of Farmers – one of the 110 Livery Companies of the City of London – will shine a light on the contribution of farmers and growers.
The Worshipful Company of Farmers’ entry for the show is supported by the NFU, agricultural machinery manufacturer, Case IH, the farm and food assurance scheme, Red Tractor and the working city farm and charity, Surrey Docks Farm.
The entry to the show, which takes place on Saturday, November 11, will this year feature a state-of-the-art Quadtrac 620 AFS Connect and a Farmall 120C tractor, which was first introduced in 1923 and in 2023 celebrates its 100th anniversary.
Master of the Worshipful Company of Farmers, Guy Brogden, said the organisation is delighted to support the Lord Mayors Show, which dates back to the early 13th century, and to bring together representatives from across the agricultural world especially all the volunteers, ambassadors, and supporters.
NFU president, Minette Batters, said she is also looking forward to taking part in the show.
“The Worshipful Company of Farmers does a fantastic job in providing inspirational leadership and training for anyone engaged in the agriculture industry.
“Its involvement in this historic procession with all the various stakeholders is a wonderful example of how they brilliantly help showcase the work of Britain’s farmers and growers,” Batters added.
She said despite the challenges that 2023 has delivered farmers and growers are “still doing what we do best – producing great tasting homegrown food alongside the vital role in protecting and caring for the environment”.
“We appreciate and value the public’s support and on Saturday we will be saying a massive thank you to everyone for continuing to back British farming,” Batters added.
