FARMERS and growers are being championed by Keighley MP Robbie Moore.

He used Back British Farming Day to spotlight the role they play.

"Before becoming an MP my whole life was involved in agriculture and I know just how hard our farmers work day-in day-out to put high-quality food produce on our tables," says Mr Moore.

"It’s important to remember that our countryside looks as it does now because of the farmers and rural communities who have managed it over generations – all whilst producing food for the nation.

"In a time of uncertainty and increasing pressure to diversify rather than farm, now more than ever food producers need our backing. And that starts with recognising that it is not politicians in Westminster, but hard-working farmers, food producers and rural businesses, that know best.

"I want to say a huge 'thank you' to all of our farming community and beyond."

Data shows that more than 4,000 people work on farms across West Yorkshire, and farmers and growers in the region manage around 238,000 acres of land.

Back British Farming Day is an annual celebration of the industry, organised by the NFU.

Now in its ninth year, the event aims to highlight the importance of agriculture to communities and the economy, and a reception is staged in the House of Commons.