09/09/2026
British farming is more than just producing food. It's about supporting the rural communities, caring for the countryside, creating jobs and maintaining the food security of the nation.
So when we talk about backing British farming, we need to look beyond the farm gate.
UK agriculture manages around 17 million hectares of land that's about 69% of the UK's total land area, across around 209,000 farm holdings.
Agriculture contributed approximately Ā£14.5 billion to the UK economy in 2024, while the wider agri food sector is worth hundreds of billions more.
And there is another number that matters:
58% of the food consumed in the UK by value was domestically produced in 2023.
That makes farming a food security issue, an economic issue and a national resilience issue.
But farming cannot do it alone.
Government, farmers, landowners, processors, manufacturers, retailers, educators, technology companies and consumers all have a role to play.
The GFR 2050 aims to create more joined up policy across the agri food sector.
But policy alone isn't enough. We need collaboration.
We need better connections between the people producing food and the businesses buying, processing, selling and supporting it.
We need better access to knowledge.
We need technology that works for farmers.
And we need better traceability.
Traceability is the future as consumers increasingly want to know:
-Where did my food come from?
-Who produced it?
-How was it produced?
-What happened along the supply chain?
For farmers, traceability shouldn't simply mean more paperwork! Done properly, digital traceability can become a business asset, helping capture information, demonstrate provenance, support assurance, improve supply chain visibility and create greater trust between farmers and the people buying their products.
At FarmNet360, www.farmnet360.co.uk we're proud to support the people at the heart of agriculture.
We have helped farmers and agricultural businesses stay connected, informed and organised, with our technology, services and practical support, we have help make running a modern farm a little bit easier.
Farming is changing. Costs are rising, technology is advancing and the demands on farmers continue to grow. We believe farmers deserve the right tools and support to help them make informed decisions and keep their businesses moving forward.
Technology is not here to replace the farmer's job, but to enhance it.
We believe technology should give farmers more power, information, connections, opportunities, visibility and more control over their own data and businesses.
Backing British farming means investing in the people, businesses and technology that will keep British agriculture strong.
