British farming representatives join historic London parade
7th November 2025
The NFU, the Worshipful Company of Farmers, JCB and other farming representatives will take part in the Lady Mayor’s Show this weekend to thank the public for its ongoing support of British farming.
British farming is ranked as one of the most important and well-respected professions in the country, second only to nursing, with 92% of people feeling it is important Britain has a productive farming sector.
For Saturday’s historic procession through the streets of the City of London, the Worshipful Company of Farmers, one of the modern-day livery companies, will also be supported by the NFU, Surrey Docks Farm and Red Tractor Assurance.
Taking centre stage will be an iconic JCB Fastrac 8330, alongside a JCB Loadall telescopic handler.
Master of the Worshipful Company of Farmers, Jeremy Finnis, said: “Leading the farmers’ entry to showcase British food production at this year’s show is a great privilege. The event is drenched with history and shows off the City of London to wonderful effect.
“We are very pleased to have the support of JCB, the NFU and Red Tractor for our display this year. We will also have a team of youngsters from Surrey Docks Farm as part of our float too. Do give us a wave and a cheer as we go by.”
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‘A huge thank you for continuing to back British farming’
NFU president Tom Bradshaw added that British farmers are proud to produce the food that feeds the nation while delivering for nature, rural communities and the wider economy.
“But we are under the cosh and facing huge challenges from price volatility, extreme weather, uncertainty around the future of environmental schemes and changes to inheritance tax, leaving farmer confidence at a record low.
“The upcoming Budget presents government with an ideal opportunity to renew its relationship with the industry by introducing tax measures that will kickstart investment and growth and deliver the foundations for a resilient food system that 70 million consumers rely on every day.
“It’s heartening that the British public continue to support us and value what we do in record numbers – our latest farmer favourability survey again ranked farmers second only to nurses. Saturday’s parade gives us a fantastic opportunity to not only support the great work of the Worshipful Company of Farmers, but to also say directly to the public a huge thank you for continuing to back British farming,” Mr Bradshaw added.
Managing director of JCB Agriculture, John Smith, said that its team is “delighted” to support the show and everything it represents.
“JCB has been backing British farmers since 1945, and agriculture is a huge part of our business 80 years on,” he added.
The Lady Mayor’s Show will be held on Saturday 8th November 2025, from 11 am to about 2:30 pm in the City of London.
The 697th Lord Mayor of London will be Dame Susan Langley DBE, previously of the Aldgate ward. She is only the third woman to hold the post in over 800 years, and the first ever to be titled the ‘Lady Mayor of London’.
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