The National Farmers' Union has a primary purpose to champion British agriculture and campaign towards a stable and sustainable future for British farmers with an aim to secure the best possible deals in selling produce. The NFU offers insurance, advice and support to farmers around England and Wales through regional offices and are actively involved in educating young people about food and farming.

The NFU were deeply involved with the debates surrounding GM crops and biotechnology and believes that British farmers should have the choice to benefit from biotechnology as it could be a critical solution to some of the production challenges farmers face.