British farmers work hard to deliver high quality, tasty and affordable food to world-leading standards for all diets. Find out everything about the agricultural sectors.
The British hills and uplands are one of the most iconic farmed landscapes in the country. Not only do they provide us with beautiful landscapes, they also play a crucial role in producing high quality, safe and sustainable food for the nation.
Our guide to the British egg sector looks at how hens are kept, the high welfare standards that British farmers adhere to, and how you can show your support.
Most people don't know that a sugar beet industry exists here in the UK. In fact, the industry involves 3,000 sugar beet growers and supports up to 9,500 UK jobs in the economy.
Whether it's producing the grain for a plethora of British food and drink products, or nurturing of the natural environment across swathes of the iconic British countryside - the UK arable sector has a brilliant story to tell.
British farmers produce 3.5m tonnes of fruit and vegetables every year - on 153,000 hectares of land. Read about the British horticultural sector in this handy guide.
Our guide to the British poultry industry looks at how hens are kept, the high welfare standards that British farmers adhere to, and how you can show your support.
Our guide to the livestock industry looks at what hardworking British farmers do every day, the sector's value to our economy, its outstanding welfare credentials, strong environmental track record and the nutritional value of beef and lamb products.
Our guide to the dairy industry looks at what hardworking British farmers do every day, the sector's value to the economy, its outstanding welfare credentials, strong environmental track record and the nutritional value of dairy products.
British households throw away billions of pounds worth of food every year. According to figures from food waste charity Wrap, households in Britain dispose of £20 billion of food every year, which equates to an enormous 10 million tonnes.
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