THE UK’s four main farming unions have joined forces to plot a post-Brexit course for the nation’s farmers.
Speaking after discussions in Brussels with presidents of Euro pean farming unions, the presidents of NFU Scotland, NFU, NFU Cymru and the Ulster Farmers’ Union jointly agreed a number of key lobbying priorities to ensure the sector remains a powerful contributor to the UK economy.
In a joint statement, the unions said: ‘Although we are in a period of uncertainty, we have a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop an agricultural policy that recognises our unique circumstances and enables us to develop a world class agricultural industry that contributes to the wider UK economy. Our role is enormous.