Northallerton Tractor Demo Farmers are planning a demonstration in North Yorkshire against Government plans for post-Brexit trade deals with Donald Trump and others which could have devastating consequences for farmers and the people of North Yorkshire. Where: Northallerton, North YorkshireWhen: Friday 25th September from 12:30pm A convoy of tractors and farm vehicles will drive up […]
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Back British Farming Day
Back British Farming Day September 9th was “Back British Farming” Day – which the NFU has been running for 5 years. We decided to ‘piggy-back’ on the day with our own campaign events around the country to highlight the issues we have with the Agriculture Bill. The video below is ITV News. The photo above […]
Andrew Brown in the Mail on Sunday
The new Agriculture Bill could end 300 years of Browns farming their land The Brown family has tilled the soil in the Welland Valley for more than 300 years, but Walter’s grandson Andrew fears the new Agriculture Bill will mean he is the last. Mr Brown, 56, says the Bill fails to protect the UK’s […]
No sunlit uplands for farmers
No sunlit uplands for farmers Rutland farmer Andrew Brown talks about his farm and what generations of his family have ensured for the community. The Browns have worked the land for over 300 years, but the new Agriculture Bill may ensure he will be the last. Farmers make our food. They look after our countryside. […]