Farming unions agreed on strategy

Representing 76,000 farm businesses across the UK, the presidents and directors from NFU, NFU Cymru, NFUS and UFU have agreed their organisations must be the focal point for cross-border cooperation in the wake of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.

They identified the trade and investment climate as a critical focus alongside ensuring simple access to labour, domestic farm policies that work for farmers across the UK and, clarity over the UK’s exit from the EU.

“UK farming is a strong, dynamic sector that already contributes so much to society and the economy,” said UFU president Barclay Bell.

“But the industry has huge potential. That is why the coming months and years are vitally important to develop the right policies that enable our great industry to prosper.

“We have committed to providing a united front for the 76,000 farm businesses we represent and the 460,000 people who work on farms across the UK. We believe this will provide us with the best chances of working with Government departments on the policies that will impact UK agriculture.”