The significant role British farmers and growers play in delivering sustainable, homegrown food for the nation and caring for our much-loved landscapes will be showcased on the streets of the City of London this weekend.
This Saturday, the farming industry will take its place in the annual Lord Mayor’s Show to say a huge thank you to the British public for their overwhelming support. British farming is ranked as one of the most important and well-respected professions, second only to nursing, with 91% believing farming is important to the UK economy.
The Worshipful Company of Farmers, one of the modern-day livery companies, will be supported in the historic procession by the NFU, Massey Ferguson, Red Tractor and Surrey Docks City Farm, showcasing to the hundreds of thousands of spectators and live BBC television audience, the importance of farmers and growers producing sustainable, climate-friendly food alongside maintaining and improving the iconic great British countryside.
Master of the Worshipful Company of Farmers Richard Crane said: “The Worshipful Company of Farmers is once again delighted to support the Lord Mayors Show and bring together representatives from the agricultural world, especially all the volunteers, ambassadors and supporters from Surrey Docks Farm, NFU and Red Tractor.”
NFU Deputy President David Exwood said: “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to take part in the Lord Mayor’s Show, bring farming into the heart of the City of London and support the amazing work of the Worshipful Company of Farmers – an organisation that provides inspirational leadership and training for anyone engaged in the agriculture industry. The Company’s involvement in this historic procession with all the various stakeholders is a wonderful example of how they brilliantly showcase the work of Britain’s farmers and growers.
