Eight young "farming champions" have been chosen to represent British agriculture at the 2018 Lord Mayor’s Show.
It follows a nationwide search by the NFU to find those who have made an outstanding contribution to agriculture.
The eight farmers, from each of the NFU's seven English regions and Wales, will attend the historic civic ceremony, which dates back to the 16th century.
The NFU will be supporting The Worshipful Company of Farmers alongside Massey Ferguson, Red Tractor, the UK’s largest farm and food assurance scheme, and Surrey Docks City Farm, to help take the 'Back British Farming' message into the heart of the City of London.
As an additional prize this year, one of the farming champions will be invited by Massey Ferguson on a special trip to Beauvais in Northern France as a guest to tour the factory.
This year’s Worshipful Company of Farmers entry into the Lord Mayor’s Show will incorporate a tractor, a combine harvester and food, with the participants providing the heart and soul of the exhibit.
NFU Vice President, Stuart Roberts said: “It was a tough selection process as all the young farmer nominations we received were of a high calibre. The judges were impressed with the enthusiasm shown in the entries to promote all aspects of the agricultural industry.
“I know the chosen eight will do a fantastic job as they all share a passion about what they do – playing a vital role in helping to produce safe, high-quality, traceable and affordable food for the nation.
“Supporting the Worshipful Company of Farmers in the Lord Mayor’s Show again this year will provide us with the perfect opportunity to showcase the best of British food and farming to millions of people and explain the crucial role of British farming and its vital place in the wider food industry,” he added.
The 803rd parade takes place on Saturday 10 November and is featured in a live BBC broadcast.
