Farming community pays tribute to The Queen

The farming community show their respect for The Queen who passed away on September 8, 2022.

On September 8 it was announced that Her Majesty The Queen had passed away at her home in Balmoral.

She has been steadfast in her commitment to many agricultural organisations, and it has always been clear that the British countryside held a special place in her heart.

Since news of her passing broke, there has been an outpouring of respect from the farming community who have been sharing many heartfelt words, posts and pictures.

NFYFC

The National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs in their post said: "She was a true countrywoman, who understood the challenges young farmers face to feed the nation and always championed rural communities."

GYS

The Great Yorkshire Show released a statement to say:

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty The Queen and send our sincere condolences to the Royal Family at this sad time.

The Royal Family and Her Majesty The Queen have been an integral part of the Societys heritage since it first formed in 1837.

The Queen was the first female Patron of the Society and remained so for 45 years from 1952 to 1997. TRH Prince of Wales has been the Societys Patron since 1998.

Her Majesty first visited the Great Yorkshire Show in 1949, before becoming Queen, and went on to visit a number of times over the years before a final visit in 2008 with The Duke of Edinburgh. During the visit, The Queen unveiled a plaque to mark the start of the construction of Fodder and the adjoining Yorkshire Agricultural Society offices.

The Society is honoured to have had the privilege of The Queen supporting the work it does for agriculture as both our Patron and as our guest.

RBST

RBST joins with the rest of the nation, and beyond, in expressing its sorrow at the passing of HM The Queen and offers its deepest sympathies to the Royal family for their loss. pic.twitter.com/IAhNfyFfvv

RBST (@RBSTrarebreeds) September 8, 2022

Charles Goadby

With her, a large part of this great country has died too. #GodSaveTheQueen #RIPQueenElizabeth pic.twitter.com/qoHWKXDD0c

Charles Goadby (@thisfarmlife) September 8, 2022

David Butler

A remarkable Lady. A remarkable life. Rest In Peace Queen Elizabeth II. pic.twitter.com/B4itjaHGQS

ððððð ðððððð ðð (@DavidButler34) September 8, 2022

Hannah Jackson

One of the industry's well-known farmers, Hannah Jackson, said The Queen was 'a woman with a true love for the countryside and farming and who always did her best to champion it and protect its traditions and communities.'

Pretend farmer

Many have been championing her constant support for the British countryside and all it stands for.

Farmer draws tribute in stubble crop

Arable farmer Jonny Storey, who farms in Feltwell, Norkfolk, has drawn the initials of Queen Elizabeth II on his ex winter wheat crop stubble as a mark of respect.

Talking toFarmers GuardianMr Storey said: "Our family strongly believes in The Royal Family so we felt we should do something to show some respect for the Queen.

"It took five hours to programme the computer in the tractor and draw out her initials in the field, which was due to be cultivated anyway.

"Farmers were very appreciative of the Queen's support and we know she was a real country lady. It was the least we could do."