Farmers showcase best of British food at Lord Mayor’s Show

Farmers and growers took to the streets of London at the weekend in a major celebration of the best of British agriculture.

Representatives of the Worshipful Company of Farmers and Red Tractor, NFU Student and Young Farmer Ambassadors and young people involved in Surrey Docks City Farm joined the historic Lord Mayor’s Show on Saturday 11 November.

To reflect innovation and technology in agriculture, the parade included a state-of-the-art Quadtrac 620 AFS Connect supplied by agricultural machinery manufacturer Case IH.

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And to reflect that innovation through the ages, there was a Farmall 120C, a tractor first introduced in 1923.

NFU president Minette Batters, who took part in the parade, said British farmers appreciated and valued the public’s support and that the event was an opportunity to say a “massive thank you to everyone for continuing to back British farming”.

“Despite the challenges faced this year, farmers and growers are still doing what we do best – producing great-tasting home-grown food alongside the vital role in protecting and caring for the environment,” she said.

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Red Tractor chief executive Jim Moseley said it was a chance to celebrate the best of British farming.

“At Red Tractor, we take pride in our commitment to working with farmers who produce food that is safe, traceable and farmed with care,” he said.

“Being a part of the Lord Mayor’s Show is a celebration of our members’ hard work and relentless efforts to produce quality food for the nation.”

The show allowed farmers to bring their story to the heart of the city, he added.