The National Farmer’s Union (NFU) have released the new date for Back British Farming Day following the event being rescheduled. The event will now take place on Wednesday, November 2.
The event was initially rescheduled following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and was originally set to take place on Wednesday, September 14.
This November will see the seventh annual Back British Farming Day take place.
The NFU has said that it will ask MPs to wear its ‘iconic’ wheatsheaf lapel pin badge, to show their support for British farming, again this year.
Back British Farming Day
The NFU’s Back British Farming campaign aims to unite farmers and growers with the food sector and the general public to bring about positive changes for the industry.
Campaign supporters and members of the Union strive to alert politicians and decision makers about the importance of British food and farming to the nation’s environment, economy and well-being.
NFU president Minette Batters said that the purpose of the campaign is to celebrate British food and farming and to remind the government of its importance.
“A successful farming future rests on how the government shapes trade deals with countries around the world and supports farming in the coming months and years ahead,” she said.
Every year on the day, the NFU releases a substantial amount of content through broadcast, print press and social media outlets to celebrate British farming.
It also selects and shares some of the 3,000 photos it receives from members of the public as part of its ‘Best of British Farming photo’ competition.
The NFU encourages farmers and growers to join social media to post and educate about the work they do and why they’re proud to produce food for the nation.
