Farming is one of our region’s most vital sectors and, having grown up on my stepfather’s farm and represented a largely rural constituency for over thirteen years, I have always placed great importance on supporting our local agricultural industries.
That’s why I was delighted to visit Peels Farm in Rocklands again this past week to meet with members of the local Mid Norfolk NFU and discuss a range of issues from:
- Farm Diversification and Renewable Energy Production
- Farming skills training for local people
- Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)
- Biological Controls and Protections
- The impact of road closures on agricultural businesses
Our farmers not only produce the food we eat, they also play a key role in protecting and enhancing the landscapes and habitats that make our area such a nice place to live. I am determined to do all I can to ensure our local farmers, who know their land best and have a wealth of farming expertise, are heard at the very highest levels.
Rest assured, I will continue to fight for East Anglian farming here in Norfolk, and in Westminster.
To find out more about my previous campaign work on these issues, please visit my ‘Food, Farming and the Environment’ campaign page here