I’m proud to wear a Back British Farming pin badge today to show my support for Britain’s fantastic farmers and growers here in Worcestershire. The day presents a great opportunity to thank the farmers who feed us, as well as take care of our countryside and maintain our iconic British landscapes.
In the West Midlands, farming is vitally important, contributing £1 billion to the local economy and providing more than 42,000 jobs. And I know these businesses and producers work incredibly hard to keep our shelves stocked and food on our tables.
I fully support the Back British Farming campaign which is asking us all to value British food. I will be calling on Government to adopt agricultural policies that ensure farming in Worcestershire can thrive and ensure our self-sufficiency does not fall below its current level of 60%, alongside a greater ambition in promoting British food at home and abroad to aid UK food security.
