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Gale shows support for British farming in Thanet

September 13th 2018

North Thanet`s MP, Sir Roger Gale, has today shown their support for British farming at Back British Farming Day in Westminster, recognising the crucial role farmers play in producing food and caring for the countryside.

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) provided MPs with a Back British Farming wheat-pin badge to publicly display their support for the sector during Brexit negotiations and beyond leaving the EU.

Farming is the bedrock of the UK’s largest manufacturing sector – food and drink – which contributes over £110 billion to the economy and employs 3.8 million people.

Sir Roger said: “I am immensely proud to wear the Back British Farming pin badge today in support of a sector that is so valuable to the country. I met with Thanet Farmers only last week to discuss a range of issues and I recognize that our farmers play a unique role in securing a plentiful supply of fabulous British food, looking after our iconic countryside and sustaining a dynamic rural economy.

“The decisions made in Parliament over the coming months following the publication, today, of the Agriculture Bill, are critical to the future of British food production. As one of the sectors that will be most affected by Britain’s departure from the EU, it is important that we as politicians create the right regulatory environment to ensure our farmers can continue to provide safe and affordable food for the nation.

“Food production is a vital part of everyday life and impacts on us all. We have to protect our agricultural land and our high animal welfare standards I would encourage all members of the public to get behind this important campaign and Back British Farming.”

If you would like to find out more about how you can Back British Farming, you can join thousands of supporters of the NFU’s campaign here.