The British farming industry is preparing for Brexit as the government consults on what support should look like when EU subsidies cease.
Michael Gove, environment secretary, said on Monday: “As we leave the EU, we have a historic opportunity to deliver a farming policy which works for the whole industry ... we are asking for the views of those who will be affected to make sure we get this right so any future schemes reflect the reality of life for farmers and food producers.”
Minette Batters, the new National Farmers’ Union’s president, set out her thoughts in a speech on the same day, later telling the Guardian she sees a customs union with the EU as vital to maintaining welfare and hygiene standards and pledging to fight for such a deal.
We are looking for your help finding out challenges to the industry and would also like to hear your thoughts about what the future might look like for your business after 2019. Tell us your post-Brexit hopes and fears, and share with us any issues you think we should be reporting on as the process continues.
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