Dr Beccy Cooper MP backs local farmers on Back British Farming Day

WorthingWest MP Dr Beccy Cooper highlighted the challenges facing the farming sector following a visit to Tolmare Farm in her constituency.

Ahead of Back British Farming Day (9th September 2026), Dr Cooper visited Tolmare Farm, where she met with farmers to hear directly about the issues affecting their livelihoods and the future of British farming.

She discussed a range of concerns with farmers, including:

• The impact of climate change and the risk of global food shortages

• Low prices being paid to farmers for milk and other agricultural products

• The availability and supply of Blue Tongue vaccinations

• Inflexible and short-term land management schemes

• Visa restrictions affecting access to overseas workers, including sheep shearers

Following the visit, Dr Cooper has continued to raise these issues, meeting with the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) at Westminster to discuss the challenges facing farmers and how they can be better supported.

Dr Beccy Cooper, MP for Worthing West, said: “Farmers are such an important part of our Worthing West community. They are the custodians of our countryside and play a vital role in producing the food we all rely on.

“My visit to Tolmare Farm was a great opportunity to see first-hand the work that goes into running a farm and, importantly, to listen to the concerns of local farmers.

“From the pressures of climate change and global food security to the prices farmers receive for their products to access to vaccinations, there are a number of serious issues that need to be addressed.

“I will continue to work with our local farmers and farming organisations to ensure their voices are heard.

“I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to raise these issues with me and my team. I’m proud to support our local farmers on Back British Farming Day.”