Calls for a return of a Land Army to bring home the harvest to Bexhill

By Sarah Lee, Countryside Alliance, London

Published 6th Apr 2020, 12:35 GMT

Updated 6th Apr 2020, 12:54 GMT

We are living in very uncertain times but as a country, we will beat Covid-19.

To do this, we will need all hands on deck from those who are able.

The Countryside Alliance backs calls by Environment Secretary, George Eustice, for a ‘Land Army’ to help feed the nation during the Covid-19 crisis.

Our farmers and producers need a strong UK workforce to help bring home the harvest. It is crucial that growers can provide enough British produce for our supermarkets and local shops.

Please, if you are able, join the 10,000 others who have signed up already. For more information, please visit the websites of one of the following: Hops, Concordia or Fruitful Living.