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Agriculture
In 2022 the Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) in England was 16.8 million hectares, making up 69 per cent of the total United Kingdom land area. In the UK there are approximately 92,100 active farms.. The total farming labour force of 301,000 in June 2022 (www.gov.uk)
Agricultural Industries Confederation
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is the agri-supply industry’s leading trade association.
Formed in October 2003, the AIC has over 230 Members in the agrisupply trade and represents £8 billion turnover at farmgate.
AIC works on behalf of its Members by lobbying policy makers and stakeholders, delivering information, providing trade assurance schemes, and offering technical support.
National Farmers Union
The NFU represents more than 46,000 farming and growing businesses. There purpose is to champion British agriculture and horticulture, to campaign for a stable and sustainable future for British farmers and to secure the best possible deal for their members.
NFU strive to protect and promote British farm life and give their members a voice now and in the future.
Royal Agricultural Society of England
The Royal Agricultural Society of England is an independent charity dedicated to the application of science and technology to optimise agriculture and food resources to ensure a secure global future.