NFU Education Live Lessons inspire almost half a million schoolchildren to learn about farming during British Science Week 2025
NFU Education’s live lessons have reached over 425,000 children during British Science Week 2025, setting a new record.
These interactive curriculum-aligned lessons brought farming and science to life in classrooms across the UK, showing how agriculture plays a vital role in tackling climate change and feeding the nation.
Following this year’s British Science Week theme, ‘Change and Adapt’, the live lessons explored how animals and crops have adapted to thrive in their environments and how farmers are using innovation to meet the challenges of a changing climate.
Across the lessons, children were introduced to inspiring farmers, scientists and food producers, learning how science plays a crucial role in sustainable agriculture.
The lessons included learning how farming can help tackle climate change, support biodiversity and reduce waste; as well as learning about climate-friendly flower farming and how plant breeding helps create climate-resistant crops.
Throughout all three lessons, children also joined chef Tom Hunt to learn about zero-waste cooking, creating a seasonal and sustainable dish using British ingredients.
NFU Vice President Rachel Hallos said: “To have over 425,000 children take part in our live lessons is incredible. It shows the huge appetite for learning about farming and the science behind food production.
“Agriculture plays a vital role in tackling climate change and ensuring food security, and it’s fantastic to bring these important topics into classrooms in such an interactive way.”
She added: “We want to inspire young people to see farming as a future career and to understand where their food comes from. The engagement we’ve seen has been phenomenal, and we can’t wait to build on this success.”
British Science Week 2025 took place from 7-16 March.
