Feeding the nation
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.
Crops - learn about the UK arable sector
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.
Arable farmers are currently engaged in the most traditional part of many a farming year: harvest. But where does all this crop end up? Here's the story of four farmers harvesting Britain's most popular crops: wheat, barley, oilseed rape and oats
How everyone can work together to tackle food waste
Food waste has fallen by 7% per person in three years - but there's still a great deal we can all do to reduce food waste. Here's our top tips.
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.
Find out about the British egg sector
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.
British sugar: all you need to know
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.
The livestock industry - your questions answered
A guide to the British livestock industry, including an insight into UK beef and sheep production, red meat and diet, beef farming facts, high animal welfare, red meat and the environment and facts.
All you need to know about the British poultry meat sector
Our guide to the British poultry sector looks at how hens are kept, the high welfare standards that British farmers adhere to, and how you can show your support.
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.
Get the facts on British dairy
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 dairy and coronavirus: Your questions answered
The whole country is feeling the effects of COVID-19, and the UK dairy industry is no exception. Find out more about the impacts and how you can help.
Celebrate the great British pea
Join us and celebrate Great British Pea Week 2020 (6 - 12 July 2020). Now in its fifth year, the aim of the week is to celebrate the UK pea season and champion the industry that works around the clock each summer to deliver frozen peas to the nation.
Take our food and farming quiz
Test your knowledge with our quiz, and see if you can guess what's growing in the fields.
Public procurement: all you need to know
Find out more about what public procurement means, and how you can help make a difference.