- Giant carrot harvester and flagship tractor to showcase the
technology helping feed 29 million UK households
- Worshipful Company of Farmers and farming organisations take
to streets to celebrate British food production
- Bringing the story of British food and farming to the heart
of the capital
A giant state-of-the-art carrot harvester and flagship tractor
will roll into the heart of London this Saturday, as the NFU's
Back British Farming campaign joins the high-profile celebration
of the industry that feeds 29 million UK households.
Under the banner Rooting for British Farming', the historic Lord
Mayor's Show will provide a unique stage to showcase the
innovation, resilience and world-class technology driving British
food production and keeping the nation fed.
The Worshipful Company of Farmers entry in the parade will be
supported by the NFU, Massey Ferguson, Huntapac Produce Ltd, Red
Tractor and Surrey Docks Farm.
Also in attendance will be the NFU's Student and Young Farmer
Ambassadors, representatives from Red Tractor, and young people
from Surrey Docks Farm, demonstrating the strength, diversity and
next generation of British agriculture.
Stephen Watkins, Master of the Worshipful Company of
Farmers, said: It is fantastic to lead the Farmers'
entry, especially in our 40th year of having a float and being
able to showcase British food production at its best. It is also
a great privilege to take part in such a historic event within
the City of London.
We are very pleased to have the support of Huntapac, a farming
business, Massey Ferguson, the NFU, and Red Tractor for this
year's display, as well as youngsters from Surrey Docks Farm, a
member of the London City Farms group, who will be walking with
us.
NFU Vice-president Robyn Munt said: The Lord
Mayor's Show is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate British
farming and take our story to the heart of the capital.
We're proud to be showcasing the very best of our industry, from
the dedication of farming families and businesses to the
technology, innovation and care that goes into producing food and
managing our countryside.
While this is a moment to celebrate, it also comes at a time when
many farmers are facing significant challenges and uncertainty.
That makes it even more important that we shine a spotlight on
the people behind British food production and the vital
contribution they make every day in feeding 29 million
households.
We're delighted to be part of such a historic occasion and look
forward to thanking the public for continuing to back British
farming.
Will Hunter, Managing Director, Huntapac Produce Ltd
said: Huntapac Produce is immensely proud to be
representing British farming at this year's Lord Mayor's Show, as
part of the Worshipful Company of Farmers float.
This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase and celebrate British
farming, and we hope our involvement will help raise the profile
of the industry and highlight the importance of supporting
British farmers and British-grown produce.
Lindsay Haddon, Advertising & Promotion Manager,
Massey Ferguson said: We are honoured to return to this
spectacular event and bring our machinery to the streets of
London once again. It is a wonderful opportunity to connect
people with food and farming and reflects our continued
commitment to that goal.
Massey Ferguson is proud to support these farming organisations
and join the Ambassadors on their journey to champion British
food and farming.
Paul McLaughlin, CEO, Red Tractor Assurance
said: The Lord Mayor's Show is a fantastic opportunity
to bring British farming right into the heart of London and
celebrate the farmers and growers who work so hard to produce our
food.
Red Tractor is proud to stand alongside the farming community and
our industry partners, showcasing the high standards, expertise
and commitment behind British food. We want people to feel proud
of British farming and to look for the Red Tractor logo when they
shop as a simple way to support it.
Gemma Hooper, Manager, Surrey Docks Farm, added:
Surrey Docks Farm is delighted to represent British Farming and
also raise the profile of city farms with our team of volunteers
in this year's Lord Mayor's Show. We have a long-standing
relationship with the Worshipful Company of Farmers and are
thrilled to be invited to take part once again.
Look out for the farming entry, number 15 in the procession,
during Saturday's TV coverage on BBC1 from 10.45am. Watch the
programme live here.
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Notes to editor:
- The Lord Mayor's Show takes place from 11am on Saturday 14
November. It is one of the best-known annual events in the City
of London as well as one of the longest established, dating back
to the 13th century. The three-mile-long procession includes
6,000 people, 250 horses, livery companies, armed forces, charity
and community groups, military bands and more than 100 floats.
- Look out for the Worshipful Company of
Farmers entry, serial number 15 in the procession,
supported by theNFU, Huntapac, Massey Ferguson,
Red Tractor, and
Surrey Docks Farm.
- The Lord Mayor's Show will be broadcast live on BBC1 from
10.45am.
