The NFU will be bringing its fringe events to all party conferences this year as a way to encourage discussion on future UK farming policy.
Fringe events are being jointly held with the Food and Drink Federation at all party conferences, which started this week at the Liberal Democrats conference in Brighton.
After the NFU’s first exhibition stand at the Conservative party conference last year, it will be hosting an additional exhibition at the Labour party conference.
Visitors to the stand will be able to sample British produce and see how the role of farming plays in producing food for Britain.
The importance of food and farming to the country will be highlighted to those visiting the stand, as well as the role of farmers’ maintaining and enhancing the countryside.
Delegates will have the opportunity to pledge their support to British farming and will also be able to experience harvest in a virtual reality experience in a Massey Ferguson red tractor.
NFU President Minette Batters said: “This is a vital time for British food and farming and it is clear there is significant parliamentary backing for our sector at this crucial time, particularly as the Agriculture Bill begins its passage through Parliament.
“Just last week we saw over 140 MPs support Back British Farming day and it was great to see the entire Shadow Cabinet show their commitment to the sector.
“This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our vibrant industry to thousands and I am proud to take the best of British farming to the party conferences.”
Labour party conference fringe event will be held on Tuesday 25 September, and the Conservative party conference fringe event will be held on Monday 1 October.
