Andrew has shown support for British food and farming today on Back British Farming Day, recognising the vital role farmers in West Aberdeenshire & Kincardine play in feeding the nation.
The National Farmers Union (NFU) provided a British wool and wheatsheaf pin badge for MP’s to wear in Parliament. This symbolises the fantastic products British food and farming provides and recognises an industry which provides jobs for almost 4 million people and is worth more than £120 billion to the national economy.
Andrew said “I am incredibly proud to represent some fantastic farmers and growers in West Aberdeenshire & Kincardine and it was great to be able to show my recognition for their work by supporting Back British Farming Day. Our farmers not only provide high-quality, climate-friendly food for our country, they also do so much to maintain and care for our iconic countryside that we all enjoy.
“The agricultural industry makes a huge contribution to the local economy, providing jobs and, in many cases, producing renewable energy which help power more than 10 million homes across the UK.
“Events over the past few years have shown us just how important it is to have a resilient farming sector, producing quality food for both home and abroad while shaping the land around us. That’s why I believe it is so important to recognise the importance of British agriculture and all it delivers to the nation.”
