MPs told about harsh realities of agriculture during visit to family farm
The politicians toured EJ Barker & Sons in Westhorpe, near Stowmarket, which has been managed by the Barker family since the 1950s.
The site visit was part of the National Farmers' Union's (NFU’s) Food and Farming Fellowship Scheme, launched in 2024 in collaboration with industry partners to help MPs deepen their understanding of the agricultural sector.
Visitors included South Norfolk MP Ben Goldsborough, Reigate MP Rebecca Paul, Newcastle-under-Lyme MP Adam Jogee, and Melksham and Devizes MP Brian Matthews.
They learned about crop........
