108-year-old letter a timely reminder of British farmers' role in aiding victory during First World War

A letter written by Prime Minister David Lloyd George in 1917 has resurfaced online to reflect the national interest of growing food at home in a world filled with geopolitical uncertainty

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In his letter addressed to farmers across the UK, then Prime Minister David Lloyd George wrote the very timely words: "In the nation’s interest I urge you, at whatever personal sacrifice, to overcome all obstacles, to throw your fullest energies into the work, and to influence and encourage all who assist you, so that every possible acre shall be sown."
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In his letter addressed to farmers across the UK, then Prime Minister David Lloyd George wrote the very timely words: "In the nation’s interest I urge you, at whatever personal sacrifice, to overcome all obstacles, to throw your fullest energies into the work, and to influence and encourage all who assist you, so that every possible acre shall be sown."

A 108-year-old letter has shed an important light on the sacrifice and efforts that farmers were expected to make to aide Britain's efforts during the First World War. Growing crisis Then Liberal...

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