A Huntingdonshire farmer has described his “amazing” experience at Number 10 Downing Street where he helped children learn about food and farming.

Luke Abblitt took part in the ‘Lessons at 10’ series event, an initiative organised by the Prime Minister’s wife, Akshata Murty.

The 35-year-old arable farmer, based near Ramsey, was there in his role as National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Education Farmers for Schools ambassador.

Forty pupils from Countess Gytha Primary School in Yeovil, Somerset, were given a tailor-made lesson on food and farming.

The lesson introduced the children to British food and farming through NFU Education’s Farming STEMterprise project and challenged them to invent their own finger foods using a range of British ingredients.

The children also had to market their creations and explain the many benefits of using homegrown British produce.

Mr Abblitt, who is also president of Cambridgeshire Young Farmers and chairman of the Ramsey and Whittlesey NFU branch, offered first-hand insights into how he produces high-quality, climate-friendly, nutritious food.

The Hunts Post: Huntingdonshire farmer Luke Abblitt with pupils at the event Huntingdonshire farmer Luke Abblitt with pupils at the event (Image: NFU)

He said: “The NFU Education Team does a fantastic job and it was a really great experience to be a part of it.

“So many children these days have no idea where their food comes from, so it’s important to hold events like this.

“It really was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I even got to meet Larry the cat!”

NFU education manager Josh Payne said: “This event provided an exceptional learning opportunity for these children to understand the importance of the vital world of British farming.

“It’s a brilliant programme, and it’s wonderful to see Mrs Murty recognising the value of teaching key STEM subjects through the lens of food and farming.

“It’s important to encourage young people and make agriculture relevant and interesting so they can become more involved in the countryside and rural areas as they grow older.”

Ms Murty said: “It’s so important for children to connect with where our food comes from and experience great British produce.

“Thank you to everyone for coming and highlighting why we should back British farming.”