Cambs farmers help educate children about food and farming

Two Cambridgeshire farmers played a vital role in this initiative, which was organised by NFU Education.

The event featured an interactive cookery demonstration of Caribbean food, using ingredients sourced from British farms, broadcast live into schools nationwide.

The broadcast included interviews on the farm with some of the NFU members who supplied the ingredients.

Among them were potato farmer Luke Abblitt, who farms near Ramsey, close to Peterborough, and celery grower Ivaylo Kostadinov from a G’s Fresh farm near Ely.

Celery grower Ivaylo Kostadinov from a G’s Fresh farm, near Ely (Image: Submitted)

They shared insights into the process of how their food is produced, from farm to plate.

Mr Kostadinov said: “It’s so important for us as growers to educate children where their food comes from.

“Only by showing how and where our food is grown can we inspire young people to eat a broader selection of fruit and vegetables and maybe even think about a career in farming."

Mr Abblitt, who is also an NFU Farmers for Schools Ambassador, has long been passionate about educating children.

He said: “It was a privilege to be a part of Harvest Carnival.

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“This was a fantastic event and a brilliant way of bringing farming into the classroom and teaching about diversity and another culture.

“Children should understand where their food comes from and, with modern life being so busy, it is important that these lessons are not lost."

The Harvest Carnival celebrated the rich diversity of UK agriculture, connecting students with the journey of food from farm to plate.

The lesson was hosted by Monica and Lee from Tan Rosie, a mother-daughter duo from Birmingham, who showcased their Caribbean culinary talents with live cooking demonstrations of a Caribbean soup and curry beef patties, using locally sourced, fresh ingredients.