Furious Farmers: Standing Firm For UK Agriculture

Our farmers have worked tirelessly for generations, to bring food to our table and maintain the landscape of rural Britain. They are a crucial part of British heritage, and deserve greater support.

Protests have become a common occurrence for farmers over the last decade, as they fight against barrier after barrier. 2015 saw a dairy crisis in the UK, where the collapse in milk prices left farmers with no choice but to hold protests, in an attempt to get their voices heard. Some years later the UK was devastated by Brexit, and the implications of leaving the EU hit the farming sector hard. 

Post-Brexit, many farmers have struggled with labour shortages, particularly for seasonal work, meaning farmers are calling our government to offer flexible and accessible visa programmes. In turn, if there was a bigger investment in agricultural skills, this would result in a long-term workforce. 

Many farmers battle with receiving low prices for their produce, while input costs like fuel, feed, and labor are continuously on the rise. We want farmers to receive fair pricing structures, which both covers their costs and allows them to turn a profit.

We want to continue to raise awareness about supporting our British farmers. We hope to promote supporting local farms and help people to understand the value in local, sustainable food.