An Isle of Wight farmer is in Westminster today (Wednesday, September 13) to take part in a reception to mark Back British Farming Day.

NFU chair, Robyn Munt, said the gathering in London is about both raising farming's profile and the importance of supporting Isle of Wight farmers, adding she is delighted to be involved.

Urging us to buy local and British, she said: "Island farmers work diligently to grow nutritious food, alongside providing habitat for the wealth of species that thrive on the Island, including nationally rare examples such as the Glanville Fritillary butterfly and the Island's iconic red squirrels.

“Whether it be crops for food or for fuelling the Island's anaerobic digestion plant - which creates energy from crops - Island farmers work hard to ensure they can produce these to the high standards in a sustainable way."

Back British Farming Day started this morning with a breakfast reception at the House of Commons, at which more than 100 MPs, and Robyn, were in attendance.

Robyn Munt said: "Island farmers produce everything from cauliflowers to tomatoes, beef to eggs and a variety of grains for breads, crackers and animal feed, and on Back British Farming Day, I would encourage everyone to look for the Red Tractor or the Union Jack to ensure that they are buying British and supporting our farmers."