The message from the British farming industry during this year's largest civil parade, the Lord Mayor’s Show in the City of London, will be simple: "We’re proud to produce your food."
Agriculture will take centre stage in the 802nd parade on Saturday (11 November) thanks to the Worshipful Company of Farmers, with its own independent entry in the show for the first time.
Supported by the NFU and agricultural machinery manufacturer New Holland, the organisations will be highlighting the economic and environmental importance of farming, as well as its crucial role in helping to deliver food security for Britain.
This year’s entry led by Julian Sayers, the newly installed Master of the Worshipful Company of Farmers, will feature a New Holland T7.270 tractor and a CR8.80 combine harvester, equipped with a 20-foot header showing full support for the Back British Farming message.
The procession will also include eight young farmers each representing the NFU’s regions. They were chosen after the NFU launched a nationwide search to find young farmers who have made an outstanding contribution to the agricultural sector.
Worshipful Company of Farmers Master Julian Sayers said: “The Lord Mayor’s Show is an ideal showcase to tell a largely urban audience about the importance of Britain’s farming industry to both food production and care for the countryside.
“Our livery Company’s purpose is to inspire, encourage and develop excellence in the management of UK agriculture.”
The Lord Mayor’s Show has a long tradition of showcasing the best of British.
Last year, numerous farming organisations brought the 'Back British Farming' message into the heart of the City of London to encourage people to think about where their food comes from.
