On the farm

Learn about British farming

There are lots of different farms in Britain. Some farmers concentrate on raising crops, others breed animals, and some combine both crops and animals.

• dairy farmers raise cows for their milk and meat

• sheep farmers breed sheep for their meat and wool

• chicken farmers keep chickens for their eggs and meat

• arable farmers grow crops such as wheat, barley, oats, maize and oilseed rape

• fruit and vegetable farmers grow a wide range of produce depending on the climate and soil in their region. British-grown vegetables include cabbages, potatoes, carrots, spinach and broccoli. Fruit includes apples, pears, strawberries and raspberries.