Farmers Again Named Second Most Respected Profession in UK
The National Farmers' Union survey shows 77% of people trust British farmers for higher food standards, with 89% supporting increased domestic food production, reflecting strong public backing.
- On September 10, 2025, farmers marked the milestone 10th anniversary of a national day dedicated to supporting British agriculture, emphasizing their vital contributions to farming, local communities, and the wider economy.
- The day followed the NFU’s Farmer Favourability Survey conducted between May 23 and June 4, showing 92% value farming and 77% trust British food standards.
- NFU President Tom Bradshaw emphasized farming's contribution to the £150 billion food and drink sector supporting over four million jobs and urged inheritance tax reform.
- The NFU urged policymakers to enact measures that acknowledge public backing, enhance farm profitability, safeguard domestic food production, and support farming’s environmental contributions.
- Farmers remained the UK’s second most respected profession for the third consecutive year, indicating sustained public appreciation amid ongoing industry challenges.
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Farmers again named second most respected profession in UK
Farmers named UK’s second most respected profession, NFU survey reveals. Strong public support for British agriculture, food security and Back…
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