Farmers from the NFU North and South Uplands groups gathered in Parliament to present their vision for the future of the Uplands.
Representatives from the NFU North and South Uplands Groups met with MPs in Westminster to discuss unlocking the potential of the uplands, highlighting the challenges of managing these iconic landscapes and the crucial role farm businesses play in rural communities.
The groups delivered a recent NFU report, which sets out the essential foundations of a resilient uplands area and the policies needed to enable this, emphasizing the vital role of the uplands in protecting UK food security and preserving natural landscapes and wildlife.
The report captures the unique position of the uplands in preserving beloved natural landscapes and wildlife.
NFU members also discussed the urgent need to make the SFI (Sustainable Farming Incentive) work for the uplands.
Author's summary: NFU Upland Groups present their vision for the future of the Uplands to MPs.