Party political conferences – how the NFU secures wins for farmers

Beyond the headlines and soundbites, party conferences are a crucial time for influencing – and that’s exactly why the NFU was there this year, as we always are, working hard to make sure farming and food production were front and centre of the conversation.

The NFU held a breakfast at each major party conference this autumn – Conservative, Labour, Lib Dems, and Reform. These events brought together ministers, MPs, advisers, party members, think tanks, journalists, and stakeholders for great food and good discussion.

Whether it was talking about the impact of devastating changes to inheritance tax, food security, the importance of fair trade for UK farmers, or the future of sustainable British farming, we used this time to bang the drum for our members.

Select the links below to find out what happened, and who said what, at each party conference this year:


NFU officeholders at the 2025 party conferences

This page was first published on 11 October 2023. It was updated on 07 October 2025.