Farmers urge schools and businesses to swap 'shoes for wellies' on November 19

"It's a brilliant idea, and I think we can go wider than this by getting the message across to workplaces too"

Chris Brayford
clock • 2 min read
NFU Cymru deputy-president Abi Reader has backed Wolsingham School in County Durham which has agreed to back British farmers on November 19 by wearing wellies and work boots.
Image:

NFU Cymru deputy-president Abi Reader has backed Wolsingham School in County Durham which has agreed to back British farmers on November 19 by wearing wellies and work boots.

Schools and businesses across the UK have been urged to wear wellies and boots ahead of the 'Save Britain's Family Farms' protest on November 19. Wolsingham School in County Durham has agreed to back...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Politics

More than 12,000 letters sent to MPs to highlight IHT impact
Politics

More than 12,000 letters sent to MPs to highlight IHT impact

The NFU had encouraged members of the public to send letters to their MPs encouraging them to watch an emotional interview aired by BBC Countryfile

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 11 November 2025 • 2 min read
OPINION: "What farmers need from the Autumn Budget is a period of consultation"
Politics

OPINION: "What farmers need from the Autumn Budget is a period of consultation"

Sam Kirkham, partner at accountancy firm, Albert Goodman, says farmers need time and support, but the question is, does the Government understand that?

Farmers Guardian
clock 11 November 2025 • 2 min read
Farming Matters - Scott Donaldson: "Family farms are Britain's last true industry"
Politics

Farming Matters - Scott Donaldson: "Family farms are Britain's last true industry"

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 08 November 2025 • 3 min read