Farmers feature prominently on list of Britain's unsung heroes

Teachers, vets, nurses, milkmen, supermarket workers and carers all made the list. But where did farmers end up?

Chris Brayford
clock • 1 min read
2,000 people responded to the survey and farmers came just above teachers on the list of those whose efforts often go unrecognised.
Image:

2,000 people responded to the survey and farmers came just above teachers on the list of those whose efforts often go unrecognised.

A list of the UK's unsung heroes has been revealed to the public in a new survey, with farmers featuring prominently on those who very rarely get praise or recognition which their efforts deserve. On...

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

 

More on Farm Life

King Charles backs book championing the role of trees on farm

King Charles backs book championing the role of trees on farm

Farmers share their stories of how planting is boosting profitability and climate reslience

clock 15 January 2026 • 2 min read
Pedigree Aberdeen-Angus, Black Baldy cattle and arable rotation thrive at Scottish Borders farm

Pedigree Aberdeen-Angus, Black Baldy cattle and arable rotation thrive at Scottish Borders farm

Pedigree cattle breeding is a passion for the Hodge family, who believe their mixed farming system is key to their business success

Wendy Short
clock 15 January 2026 • 7 min read
OPINION: Did the Oxford Real Farming Conference live up to its resilience theme?

OPINION: Did the Oxford Real Farming Conference live up to its resilience theme?

Reporter Mia Willemsen says the conference was packed full of positivity and optimism

clock 14 January 2026 • 3 min read