The NFU of England and Wales champions British farming and growing and provides professional representation and services to its members. Its main aims and objectives are to: 1. Provide political representation to farmers and growers in England and Wales through effective lobbying at regional, national and European levels 2. Inform its members about important political, commercial or legislative changes that may impact on their businesses in order to allow them to make informed decisions 3. Provide special advisory services to its members on legal and technical matters affecting British agriculture 4. Offer wider services to its members for example, discounted rates of insurance, private medical care etc 5. To be a public voice for agriculture and horticulture ensuring that the British public is informed about the importance and value of British agriculture