Union calls on public to tweet MPs to ensure their support

THE NATIONAL Famers’ Union has explained that the public can get involved by tweeting their local MP today and asking them to wear their #backBritishfarming wheat pin badge at Prime Minister’s Questions.

Back British Farming day falls during this year’s Red Tractor Week (September 11 to September 19), which aims to raise awareness of UK food standards and to encourage consumers to look out for the logo. Last year, the event saw then DEFRA secretary Andrea Leadsom and farming minister George Eustice both wearing the specially-made pin badge.

NFU deputy president Minette Batters said it was “essential” that post-Brexit agriculture was seen as “strategically and politically important” in all future trade negotiations.