49% of British fruit & veg farmers fear that they will go out of business within the next 12 months, with 3/4 saying that supermarket behaviour is a significant factor. We need to #GetFairAboutFarming .
‘The government have abdicated responsibility- to Tesco’. Guy Sigh-Watson outside parliament this morning. It’s almost time for our #GetFairAboutFarming petition to be debated.
It’s debate day in parliament for our #GetFairAboutFarming petition. We’ve brought 49 scarecrows with us, representing the 49% of farmers who fear they’ll go out of business in the next 12 months. Is this the day we start to see some seeds of change ? It couldn’t be more urgent🌱
In parliament today to support the #GetFairAboutFarming 100,000+ petition and debate.
The Green Party support proper protection for UK farmers and growers, many on brink of survival.
Supermarkets must pay fair prices, pay on time and pay what was agreed!
Yesterday, our #GetFairAboutFarming petition was debated in parliament. We’re so heartened by the support we’ve received from every single one of you who signed our petition, to those in the industry who spoke out&the politicians on all sides who spoke in support of farmers.
🌾 Farmers speak out! In our series, they discuss agriculture challenges and solutions. 2024's turbulence includes protests like #GetFairAboutFarming . Let’s listen to those who feed us! Support local, buy British, and buy direct from farms! 🚜🌱 #SupportFarmers #BuyLocal
Thanks to Richard Foord MP for his thoughts post-debate. It was fantastic to see the groundswell of cross party support and recognition of the urgent challenges faced by farmers. #GetFairAboutFarming
While there is still a long way to go in our campaign, we wanted to share just a flavour of the cross-party support for the asks of the petition from the MPs who attended the debate last Monday. Which left us feeling positive and determined. #GetFairAboutFarming
Farmers face ongoing challenges in securing our food. 9 years ago, the Landworkers' Alliance staged a symbolic football match in parliament square, highlighting the strained relationship with supermarkets.
#NoFarmersNoFood #GetFairAboutFarming #FarmerProtest
Great to hear Sarah Dyke MP 🔶 joining the dots between food waste & supply chain unfairness in this Westminster Hall debate, citing Riverford’s #GetFairAboutFarming campaign.
2/3 citizens want more government intervention to ensure farmers are paid fairly.
#TheFoodConversation
Half our UK farmers & growers likely to go bust unless supermarkets are made to agree fair prices - then stick to them!
Cross-party support yesterday for urgent action, yet govt failed to act.
The Green Party says 'We need fairness in the system'👇
#GetFairAboutFarming
The wet winter has caused huge damage and highlighted existing problems for farmers facing unfair rigged contracts.
The Green Party believes we must #GetFairAboutFarming - a very basic first step would be farmers getting paid fairly and on time - or many won't survive
Forty-nine faceless scarecrows were placed outside parliament, representing the anonymity of farmers, and the 49% of fruit and veg farmers who believe they will be out of business in 12 months 🍏🥕
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#GetFairAboutFarming #UKGovernment #UKFarming #fruit
9 years ago, Landworkers' Alliance took a stand on World Food Day, playing football against the government. This Monday, Riverford displayed 49 scarecrows in Parliament Square, symbolising the 49% of farmers at risk. Let's unite, support local farmers, and
#GetFairAboutFarming
Scarecrow protest from Riverford looks like a task from #TheTraitors UK … surreal view from my office in Westminster! #GetFairAboutFarming National Farmers' Union. #TheTraitors
Good luck today Riverford. Your #Getfairaboutfarming simple ask - that supermarkets should honour their contracts with farmers - has cut through brilliantly to force a Commons debate. And #TheFoodConversation tells us that citizens support a fair deal for farmers to farm well.
I just asked my MP to engage in the parliamentary debate on supply chain fairness. You can too. #GetFairAboutFarming @riverford @UKsustain sustainweb.org/news/dec23-get…
Reading this important book on the topic of co-operative land by Margaret Digby ahead of “The Quickening” by Deirdre O'Mahony in Callan next week. Register to attend here: thedouglashyde.ie/event/the-wall…
#GetFairAboutFarming #politicsoffood #agriculture #sustainability
