​What is Back British Farming?

Back British Farmingis a campaign run by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) of England and Wales. It was launched in 2015 to celebrate, support, and raise awareness about the vital role British farmers play in feeding the nation and stewarding the countryside. Since it began in 2015, the campaign has grown in impact and visibility, now it’s up to over 44,000 NFU members and more than half a million campaign supporters.

What Does BBF Do? And Who Does It Help?

The campaign rallies farmers, growers, food-sector businesses, and the general public, presenting a joint voice to influence policymakers and enhance public appreciation for British agriculture. The goals for the campaign are to push for better policies to support UK farming and the UK’s overall food security. Promoting sustainability and high standards in farming, such as animal welfare and environmental care, are also top priority. Public campaigns such as “Buy British” slogans in supermarkets, petitions to ban sky lanterns (which can harm livestock) and the efforts to stop detrimental inheritance tax changes are also amongst the motives to support the organisation. The Organisation of the Back British Farming Day each year is to celebrate farmers, engage industry key stakeholders and highlight key agricultural issues.

The campaign supports British Farmers and Growers, by raising awareness and advocating for their needs. Consumers, by promoting transparency and pride in homegrown food as well as Rural communities, are reinforcing farming’s role in local economies and environments.

Where does MorePeople fit into the initiative?

While Back British Farming shines a light on farming’s importance, MorePeople Recruitment plays a hands-on role in supporting the industry behind the scenes...

Our relationship to the campaign lies in people, because no campaign or policy can succeed without the right individuals on the ground driving farming forward. We connect farming businesses with the talent they need, from farm managers to agronomists, seed specialists and many more. We champion careers in agriculture and the rural industry by helping candidates see the opportunities available.

See a few vacancies we currently have:

Farm Manager: Leading day-to-day farm operations, strategic planning, team supervision, budget management, and sustainable land stewardship.

Seed Sales Specialist: Building client relationships, tracking market trends, managing seed portfolios, and ensuring farmers get tailored seed solutions that enhance productivity and resilience.

Arable Agronomist: Providing crop advisory services, optimising agronomic practices, implementing precision farming techniques, and driving innovation in arable production.

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