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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 Weekly broke the news in on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
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