Farming organisations call for stability and certainty as G7 leaders gather

Environment and climate
Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

Photograph: Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Photograph: Number 10/Simon Dawson

As Canada plays host to world leaders this week for the G7 summit, farmers are urging governments to recognise that a strong, sustainable and resilient agriculture sector is not only vital to rural communities, but essential to economic stability, environmental stewardship and global cooperation.

Farmers across the G7 are confronting unprecedented pressures as the world faces overlapping geopolitical, economic and environmental challenges.

Inflation, high interest rates and continued fallout from recent financial shocks have destabilised farm economies. At the same time, trade disruptions and fractured supply chains are compounding uncertainty in the agricultural sector.

Meanwhile, the impacts of climate change – more frequent droughts, floods and extreme weather – are threatening productivity and straining rural infrastructure.

We’re urging G7 governments to help provide stability and certainty, both in terms of trading systems and enabling policies which support innovation, productivity and efficiency in farming across the world.”

NFU President Tom Bradshaw

In the face of these pressures, G7 farmers are playing a vital role in ensuring food security, fostering innovation and advancing climate adaptation, while maintaining the resilience of national and global food systems. 

As the world prepares for COP30, it is critical that farmers are recognised as essential partners in achieving global climate and development goals, and that strong, sustainable agricultural sectors are foundational to economic resilience and global cooperation.

Stability and certainty

To sustain this important role, farming organisations are calling on G7 governments to:

  • Support transparent, rules-based trade that fosters stability and market access.
  • Prioritise innovation and ensure all farmers have access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
  • Modernise outdated regulations that hinder competitiveness and efficiency.
  • Advance science-based, incentive-driven climate policies that help farmers increase soil health, boost productivity and ensure the long-term resilience of working lands.  
  • G7 farmers stand ready to work with policymakers, industry leaders and international partners to build a better future for agriculture and for society as a whole.

In his statement, NFU President Tom Bradshaw said: “Every day, farmers and growers are out in the fields producing food for the global population, while also looking after our planet and supporting economic growth.

“But with climate change, geopolitical tensions and a volatile trading environment, this is becoming harder. That is why we’re urging G7 governments to help provide stability and certainty, both in terms of trading systems and enabling policies which support innovation, productivity and efficiency in farming across the world.”

More from NFUonline:

NFU members, join our Environment and climate community to comment


Ask us a question about this page

Once you have submitted your query someone from NFU CallFirst will contact you. If needed, your query will then be passed to the appropriate NFU policy team.

You have 350/350 characters remaining.

By completing the form with your details on this page, you are agreeing to have this information sent to the NFU for the purposes of contacting you regarding your enquiry. Please take time to read the NFU’s Privacy Notice if you require further information.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.