Rebecca Harris visited the British Farming stand at this year Conservative Party Conference. British Farming recognises this nations farmers and agricultural businesses for their commitment, resilience and innovation to an industry that consistently serves the nation.
The food and farming sector contributes £127 billion to the UK’S GDP and as such it is vital is protected and supported. The Government also made a commitment to keep producing 60% of the food we consume in the UK and backed calls by industry-led action to signpost customers to ‘buy British’ when they shop online.
The Government also confirmed that farmers producing sustainable British food under the environmental land management schemes will be able to use them to help meet public procurement standards, benefiting British farmers and allowing the public sector to benefit from more excellent British food.
To ensure British produce is enjoyed both at home and around the world, the government also started the recruitment drive to appoint five extra agri-food attaches to unlock new trading markets, adding a further boost to the UK’s food and drink exports which bring £24 billion to the British economy.
Rebecca said:
‘This government will always back British farmers who produce some of the highest quality food in the world, contribute billions to our economy, and are the custodians of our countryside.’
