UK MPs in Westminster wore wheat on their lapels today, here’s the reason

Several legislators from the majority and minority parties wore wheat on their lapels to support a drive to boost farmers' incomes.

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The National Farmers Union (NFU) is hosting a celebration of British farming today, November 2, called Back British Farming Day.

For its seventh year, British Farmers' Day has promoted a greater understanding of the role British farmers play in the economy while urging the Conservative government to assist the sector in the face of rising costs, labour difficulties, difficulties they face and supply chain disruptions.

The National Farmers' Union of Scotland has voiced concern that the United Kingdom's intention to forge trade deals with countries like Australia and New Zealand in the wake of Brexit may undermine the high standards of animal care maintained by Scottish cattle farmers.


Each year on this particular day, the NFU tells its supporters to "enjoy all the great things about our business," a phrase that echoes its consistent call for public and parliamentary support of farmers all year round.

Some of the most notable politicians in the United Kingdom, including former prime ministers, have worn wheat as a show of support.

Mexico faces extreme drought conditions
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July was the second hottest month in Mexico since 1953, according to the national weather service.

July was the second hottest month in Mexico since 1953, according to the national weather service.

Rivers have dried up to reveal cracked beds and fields that should be teeming are bare.

Rivers have dried up to reveal cracked beds and fields that should be teeming are bare.

Agricultural towns like Coyame, do not have access to groundwater and are almost entirely dependent on the region's shrinking dam.

Agricultural towns like Coyame, do not have access to groundwater and are almost entirely dependent on the region's shrinking dam.

This is one of the worst droughts Mexico has seen in 30 years and animals are dying as a result.

This is one of the worst droughts Mexico has seen in 30 years and animals are dying as a result.

Just 10% of Mexico's dams are now full, with many seeing levels drop below half or lower.

Just 10% of Mexico's dams are now full, with many seeing levels drop below half or lower.

Chihuahua locals say they need more help, including an economic fund that puts the state of emergency into practice.

Chihuahua locals say they need more help, including an economic fund that puts the state of emergency into practice.

The economic devastation in Coyame could be felt for a long time still, with only 30% of its next harvest planted.

The economic devastation in Coyame could be felt for a long time still, with only 30% of its next harvest planted.

The Mexican government announced initiatives to prevent companies like Coca Cola and Heineken extracting so much water in the north.

The Mexican government announced initiatives to prevent companies like Coca Cola and Heineken extracting so much water in the north.

Rainfall from the American monsoon has provided some relief in Chihuahua, but farmers say it is not enough.

Rainfall from the American monsoon has provided some relief in Chihuahua, but farmers say it is not enough.

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This year, many members of parliament have nominated farmers and producers for the NFU's Community Farming Heroes award, which is celebrated on Back British Farming Day.

The rising cost of living, rising energy costs, declining food supplies, and unpredictable weather are some of the challenges farmers faces. Batters hope to work with the government to solve these issues.


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  1. Why is London called Westminster?
    The name was taken from St. Peter's, a royal unique and abbey church west of London City.
  2. Why is Westminster so popular?
    Westminster is where you will find some of London's most famous landmarks, including Parliament Square and Big Ben.
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