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Food standards: why an official Trade and Agriculture Commission is a victory for British farming?

An official Trade and Agriculture Commission is a victory for British farming and the food on our plates following months of campaigning by the NFU. We explain why and how.

Get involved in Back British Farming Day 2020

Now in it's fifth year, Back British Farming Day is an opportunity to celebrate British farming values and highlight its importance to the UK economy.

What does British food self-sufficiency mean?

In 1984, food produced in Britain could feed the nation for 306 days of the year. Today, that figure is 233, making 21 August the day that the country would run out of food if we were relying solely on British produce. But could we be producing more?

75% of people are backing British farmers. Are you?

Did you know that a record 75% of people have a positive view of UK farming? Find out why these Back British Farming supporters are giving British food and farmers the thumbs up.

What are people saying about British farming?

We are proud to have more than half a million Back British Farming campaign supporters, and many more people engaged in the important conversation about the future of British food and farming. See what people are telling us, in their own words.

Why do we need a Trade, Food and Farming Standards Commission?

Find out how a UK Trade, Food and Farming Standards Commission would ensure that food imports would meet high standards of production, environmental protection and animal welfare.

Food standards petition

Do you want the food you feed to your family to be produced to world leading standards? Sign our food standards petition and ask the UK government to ensure all food imports are produced to the same high standards as British farmers.

Order your new Back British Farming car sticker

Order one of our NEW car stickers to proudly show your support for British food and farming.

Find out why these British farmers are asking you to sign our food standards petition

The NFU has launched a food standards petition to shine a spotlight on the importance of food standards as the UK starts trade negotiations with the EU and USA. Here's why these British farmers think it's important that you sign the petition today.

Ordinary Food is Good Enough

AHDB's Ordinary Food is Good Enough campaign sets out to encourage people to choose a healthy balanced diet, which includes all food groups.

Why does the General Election matter for British food and farming?

Teaming up with Colman's to back British meat

Imagine your lamb without mint sauce, or your beef without mustard. These condiments complement quality British meat to bring out their best flavours, which is why we've joined forces with Colman's in their campaign to back British meat.

Back British Farming: get involved

Back British Farming day aims to highlight the importance of British food and farming to the UK economy. Get involved now.

Food and farming in the news

A roundup of the current news stories for British food and farming.

British farming hits the big screen

Have you seen British farming on the big screens? TV ads from Red Tractor, Department for Dairy Related Scrumptious Affairs and Aldi are doing a great job of promoting British farmers, who are proud to produce your food to world-leading standards.

Power up with British veg

A 12 week TV advertising campaign that aims to get kids more excited about vegetables will be launched 25 January.

Celebrating traceable, safe food that is farmed with care

Red Tractor's TV advertising campaign that aired in September and October helped raise awareness about the Red Tractor Food standards scheme.

#BackBritishFarming parades around London

The NFU along with eight young NFU members joined the Worshipful Company of Farmers and to participate in the 803rd Lord Mayor's Show on Saturday 10 November 2018.

Celebrating Back British Farming's successes

We had a busy year in 2018 spreading the Back British Farming message and celebrating all that British farmers do, in keeping us fed 365 days a year while caring for and protecting our iconic British countryside.