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04 June 2024

Back British Farming

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To keep up to date with breaking news, connect with other members, and see how we are talking to a public audience, social media might be just what you need.

Find specific accounts talking about what matters most to our members.
Don’t forget to share some of our great social media campaign resources on your own social media pages.
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[H3] Want to keep up to date with how the NFU is working for its members?
X (Twitter) – @NFUTweets
Facebook – NFU – National Farmers’ Union
Instagram – @NFULife
LinkedIn – NFU (National Farmers’ Union)
YouTube – National Farmers’ Union
Follow NFU social media pages to stay informed about how we’re supporting farmers and growers across England and Wales and keep up to date with everything we do.
Across the various social media platforms we're active on, you’ll find snippets from member and stakeholder meetings, MP visits and policy and sector-based wins. You'll also see how we are fighting to create an environment where farming businesses can thrive for years to come.

[H3] Get the latest farming news from your region
For regionalised content follow our regional pages:
East – @NFUEast (Instagram and X)
Midlands – @NFUMidlands (Instagram, X and Facebook)
North – @NFUNorth (Instagram, X and Facebook)
South – @NFUSouth (Instagram and X)
Wales/Cymru – @NFUCymru_Wales (Instagram), @NFUCYmru (X) and NFU Cymru (Facebook)
[H3] Get the latest news in your farming sector on X
@NFUTweets is our main Twitter account but we have other sector specific and topic specific ones too:
Combinable Crops – @CropsBoard
Dairy – @NFU_Dairy
Education – @NFUEducation
Environment – @NFUEnvironment
Food Business – @NFUFoodBusiness
Horticulture and Potatoes – @NFUHortPots
Livestock – @JDRoyle
NFU Energy – @NFU_Energy
Plant Health – @NFUPlantHealth
Political – @NFUPolitical
Poultry – @NFU_Poultry
Press – @NFUPress
Sugar – @NFUSugar

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[H3] To see how we talk to the public follow our pages below
Facebook – Back British Farming NFU
Instagram – @BackBritishFarmingNFU
TikTok – @BackBritishFarmingNFU
Our Back British Farming channels are our public facing social media channels, showcasing farming and food. We share authentic member stories and celebrate everything that’s great about the beautiful landscape and healthy British food. It keeps the public informed about what our farmers do to maintain the countryside we all cherish and also educates people on where their food comes from.
We’re asking the public to Back British Farming by seeking out British produce and make a conscious effort to prioritise food that has been grown or reared in this country. By doing so, the public will be playing an important part in helping our farmers and growers to deliver more now as well as ensuring there are future generations of farmers.
In 2023 we launched our TikTok Back British Farming page. It is the leading short-form video platform where authenticity and realness are celebrated, and trends are born. As over 50% of the audience on TikTok are under 35 we are using this channel to bring a positive view of British farming in fun and authentic ways.
The aim of the Back British Farming TikTok channel is to put British farming on the radar of younger people and those who may not be familiar with farming. Our stories will help followers to consider farmers and where their food comes from.

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We are always looking for members who would like to get involved on our social media channels.
This can be through sending videos into our team, tagging us in content online or inviting us onto your farm to film.
Here are some tips if you would like to film your own content.
For any questions or to arrange a farm visit, get in touch with our social media team at [email protected]

This page was first published on 12 November 2021. It was updated on 04 June 2024.

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