Before the European elections, the UK farmers' unions published a document calling for the creation of a political environment that would allow farmers in the country to develop their production.

“British farmers focus on change in Europe: an agenda for the future” outlines six critical policy areas where action is needed to help create a profitable, productive, and progressive agricultural sector. These are Brexit, Trade and Standards, Climate Change, Environment, Healthy Plants and Animals, Science and Innovation.

Presidents of farmers' unions said they want to work with both domestic and European Union politicians to emphasize the importance of working with the agricultural sector.

In a joint statement, the presidents said: “Despite the fact that deputies of the European Parliament are still in office, it is important that they understand and interact with British farmers. Our industry provides quality ingredients for our safe, traceable and affordable food supply and supports the UK's £ 122 billion food and beverage sector. ”

The statement also states that “Whatever the outcome of Brexit, we need a political environment that will allow farmers to continue to benefit the public, such as high quality, affordable food and the protection of our nature and countryside. These ambitions are of great importance not only for the UK, but for the entire EU, and they begin by ensuring that Brexit developments give priority to the needs of the farm business and the long-term prosperity of the agri-food sector. ”